The average train between Essex and Doncaster takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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.
Trains run hourly between Essex and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essex 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from White Notley station and arriving at Doncaster station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Essex to Doncaster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Doncaster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
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The distance between Essex and Doncaster is 220.6 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Doncaster via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 49m.