The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Doncaster
Cheapest price
£198
Average price
£198
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Doncaster will cost around £198 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £198.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea 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 284 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 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 Swansea to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £168.
Distance: 284 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£195 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Doncaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Doncaster trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:22 Swansea | 6h00 | 15:22 Doncaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Doncaster
Trains from Swansea to Doncaster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £168 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 284 km distance in 5h 27m.
Distance 284 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £168 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 27m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 20:20 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Doncaster trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Doncaster from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Doncaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Doncaster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside 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.
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