The average train between Doncaster and Essex takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Doncaster to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Essex. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Essex station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Doncaster to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Doncaster to Essex train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Doncaster and Essex is 220.6 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to White Notley via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 32m.