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The average train between Doncaster and Leicester takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Doncaster to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 35m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Doncaster to Leicester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Doncaster and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Doncaster to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Doncaster to Leicester via Derby in around 1h 43m.

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