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Edinburgh Waverley Station to Doncaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Doncaster takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Doncaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Doncaster train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 36m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Doncaster? 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.

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  • Distance: 234.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Doncaster, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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