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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The train distance from Thornaby to Doncaster is 113 km.
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.
The train journey from Thornaby to Doncaster covers a distance of 113 km and takes approximately 1h 56m. Trains run 3 per day.
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 £41.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Thornaby to Doncaster.
The first train from Thornaby to Doncaster leaves at 1:20.
The cheapest way to get from Thornaby to Doncaster is by train, costing approximately £24.
The last train from Thornaby to Doncaster departs at 21:16.
Trains from Thornaby to Doncaster run approximately 3 times per day.
The train station in Thornaby that goes to Doncaster is Thornaby station (TBY), and it arrives at Doncaster station (DON).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Thornaby to Doncaster.
There is no night train service from Thornaby to Doncaster.
To travel from Thornaby to Doncaster, you can take a train.
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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
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
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
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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
- 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
- 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Doncaster is Doncaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Doncaster for your journey to Doncaster from Thornaby.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Doncaster
- 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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