The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON)
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON) will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 46 trains that leave Newcastle station (NCL) for Doncaster station (DON) every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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P00074
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Y23330
Y23312Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 164 km
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£39 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P00146 | On time 04:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h42 | 06:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23492 | On time 05:28 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h27 | 06:55 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27206+ C23813 | On time 06:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h49 | 07:49 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C23813 | On time 06:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 07:49 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23745+ Y23072 | On time 06:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h07 | 08:47 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23270 | On time 07:30 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h24 | 08:54 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23749+ Y23079 | On time 07:39 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h07 | 09:46 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C27200+ Y23274 | On time 08:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h53 | 09:54 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23274 | On time 08:29 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 09:54 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23818 | On time 08:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h22 | 09:57 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23276 · Y23510 | On time 08:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 10:24 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C26363+ Y23278 | On time 09:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h53 | 10:55 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23278 | On time 09:34 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h21 | 10:55 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23760+ P00069 | On time 09:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h06 | 11:46 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
P00105 | On time 10:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h27 | 11:54 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23821 | On time 10:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h22 | 11:57 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23285 · Y23512 | On time 10:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 12:24 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23288 | On time 11:31 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h23 | 12:54 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23294 | On time 12:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h27 | 13:54 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23824 | On time 12:36 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h21 | 13:57 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23297 · Y23514 | On time 12:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 14:23 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C26351+ Y23111 | On time 13:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 15:16 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23300 | 13:30 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h24 | 14:54 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26348+ P00074 | On time 14:03 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h13 | 16:16 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23306 | 14:26 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h27 | 15:53 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23829 | On time 14:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h23 | 15:58 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23792+ Y23516 | On time 14:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h44 | 16:24 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23309 · Y23516 | On time 14:59 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 16:24 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C26345+ Y23312 | On time 15:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h54 | 16:56 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C26345+ Y23121 | On time 15:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h14 | 17:16 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23312 | On time 15:34 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h22 | 16:56 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26342+ P00077 | 16:03 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h14 | 18:17 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23318 | On time 16:29 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 17:54 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23482 | On time 16:33 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h24 | 17:57 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23800+ Y23518 | On time 16:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h43 | 18:23 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23321 · Y23518 | On time 16:59 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h24 | 18:23 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C26339+ Y23133 | On time 17:03 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h13 | 19:16 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23324 | On time 17:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 18:53 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23804+ Y23136 | On time 17:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h07 | 19:47 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C26336+ P00080 | On time 18:03 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h13 | 20:16 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23330 | On time 18:29 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h22 | 19:51 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23807+ Y23333 | On time 18:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h44 | 20:24 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23333 | On time 19:04 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h20 | 20:24 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26333+ Y23143 | On time 19:07 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h09 | 21:16 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
C26545+ W47097 | On time 19:44 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h22 | 22:06 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
Y23337 | On time 20:17 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h23 | 21:40 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23342 | 21:15 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h31 | 22:46 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON)
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 06:43 |
Last train 20:15 |
Train companies: LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry from Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON) trainsLNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between Newcastle station (NCL) and Doncaster station (DON) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newcastle station (NCL) to Doncaster station (DON) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle station (NCL) and Doncaster station (DON)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.


