The cheapest and fastest trains from Slough to Doncaster
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Doncaster will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 1 trains that leave Slough for Doncaster every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Slough to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Slough to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 227 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Slough to Doncaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Doncaster trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:03 Slough | 3h02 | 08:05 Doncaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slough to Doncaster
Trains from Slough to Doncaster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 19:38. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 19:38 |
Train companies: LNER, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Slough to Doncaster trainsLNER, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Slough and Doncaster from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Slough to Doncaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough to Doncaster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Doncaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Slough and Doncaster
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is via Brunel Way.
- The Moon and Spoon
- The Red Lion
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
- Moxy Slough
- Travelodge Slough
- Located in the main hall
- 36 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to London and Reading
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Great Western Railway services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- 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.
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