Doncaster to Lancaster Trains

Doncaster to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Lancaster takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration: 112 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...

2h 46m

£40–77

Doncaster to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:45 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 1:20 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
11:41 AM → 2:20 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 3:19 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster to Lancaster? 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.