Thornaby to Doncaster train

Wed 04 Feb
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LNER
1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornaby to Doncaster

Showing times and prices for 04 Feb

Cheapest price

£50

Average price

£50

Fastest journey

1 h 56 m

Average duration

1 h 56 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

113 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornaby to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Thornaby to Doncaster will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Thornaby 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 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.

CrossCountry
04:531h56
Thornaby
06:49Doncaster
£501One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Thornaby to Doncaster train times

The table below shows live departures for Thornaby to Doncaster trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 16:58
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_country04:53 Thornaby
1h56
06:49 Doncaster0 changesdirect

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Compare prices and tickets Thornaby to Doncaster by train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Thornaby to Doncaster

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Trains from Thornaby to Doncaster run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 56m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
113 km
Average train duration
2h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
1h 56m
First train
01:20
Last train
21:16
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

FAQs: Thornaby to Doncaster train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Thornaby to Doncaster can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Thornaby to Doncaster covers a distance of 113 km and takes approximately 1h 56m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Thornaby to Doncaster is 113 km.
The first train from Thornaby to Doncaster leaves at 1:20.
The last train from Thornaby to Doncaster departs at 21:16.
Trains from Thornaby to Doncaster run approximately 3 times per day.
To travel from Thornaby to Doncaster, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Thornaby to Doncaster.
The train station in Thornaby that goes to Doncaster is Thornaby station (TBY), and it arrives at Doncaster station (DON).
The cheapest way to get from Thornaby to Doncaster is by train, costing approximately £24.
Booking trains from Thornaby to Doncaster in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Thornaby to Doncaster offers a mix of urban and rural views, including glimpses of the North Yorkshire countryside, making parts of the trip quite scenic.
A day trip from Thornaby to Doncaster is not feasible as the journey duration is 1h 56m. However, there are 3 trains per day covering a distance of 113 km.
In Doncaster, you can explore Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, a beautifully preserved Victorian country house with stunning gardens. Enjoy birdwatching and walking trails at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, or have fun at The Dome, a leisure complex with swimming pools and ice skating. Discover local history at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, or visit Boston Park Farm for family-friendly encounters with animals and a maize maze. For the best sights, visit Conisbrough Castle for panoramic views, Yorkshire Wildlife Park for exotic animals, and Doncaster Racecourse for major horse racing events. Explore Cusworth Hall with its museum and gardens, and learn about aviation at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum.
A two to three-day visit in Doncaster is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster Racecourse, and the historic Mansion House.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Thornaby to Doncaster.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Thornaby and Doncaster

Thornaby
Doncaster
The major train station for departures in Thornaby is Thornaby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thornaby for your trip from Thornaby to Doncaster.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Thornaby
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.

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