Doncaster to Leicester Trains

Doncaster to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Leicester takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly train service 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 52m
Duration: 84 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 47m

£36–64

Doncaster to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

7:20 PM → 9:02 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:21 PM → 10:02 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
8:41 PM → 10:50 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
11:57 PM → 6:21 AM
Arrives next day
6h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

5:38 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

8:07 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 11:57 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:41 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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