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Book Cheap Train Tickets From Doncaster to York
York is a city in the North of England in the County of Yorkshire that is worth visiting by taking a train journey from Doncaster Station to York. At the station in Doncaster, before your departure to York, you will find a Ticket Office, Waiting Room, and other amenities.
London North Eastern Railway runs regular direct trains from Doncaster to York Train Station. Once you arrive, you have many amazing attractions to choose from, including York Minster and Jorvik Viking Centre. Taking a direct train from Doncaster is the quickest and easiest way to reach the city. York Trains are also operated by CrossCountry and Grand Central; both operators run services on the picturesque East Coast Mainline route.
Trains between Doncaster and York have an average travel time of just 22 minutes, though the fastest LNER trains reach York in just 19 Minutes.
You can find a York Train Travel Guide which includes tips on making savings on train tickets on our website. You can also view the Train Timetable from Doncaster to York and live train times and search for the lowest prices for your train journey. If you book in advance of your departure and travel during off peak hours, you will normally spend less than booking at the ticket office on the day.
Travelling From Doncaster to York by Train
Departure Station
Doncaster
Arrival Station
York
Distance
30 Miles / 49 Kilometres
First Service
05:08
Last Service
23:52
Fastest Journey Time
19 Minutes
Avg. Journey Time
22 Minutes
Frequency
56 Services per day
Operators
LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central Railway
Doncaster to York Train Routes
The route from Doncaster to York travels on the East Coast Mainline. This rail route runs from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross, so it is very easy to take a journey to visit, discover, and explore other destinations on the route including Newcastle, Durham, and Peterborough.
Train Companies
LNER
LNER operates regular direct and high-speed Azuma trains on the journey between Doncaster and York. You can choose to book a seat in first class and benefit from complimentary food and drinks, and more comfortable table seats.
CrossCountry
CrossCountry also operates less regular services between Doncaster and York. You can benefit from free Wi Fi and there is plenty of space for your luggage on board.
Grand Central Railway
Grand Central Railway also runs direct traains between Doncaster and York. Trains on the route depart from Sunderland before reaching Doncaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you take a train directly from Doncaster to York?
You can take a train directly from Doncaster to York, with regular services running each day.
How close is Doncaster to York by train?
The journey from Doncaster to York is just 30 Miles / 49 Kilometres by train.
What is the best way to travel from Doncaster to York?
The best and sost convenient way to travel from Doncaster to York is by rail. It is the quickest and easiest way to reach York.
What time does the last train from Doncaster to York leave?
It is best to book in advance when you travel from Doncaster to York to find the lowest prices when purchasing your train tickets.
Can you buy return train tickets from Doncaster to York?
LNER no longer sells return tickets, so you can not buy return tickets from Doncaster to York if you are travelling with them. You can instead by two singles and you can still book flexible tickets.
What is the fastest train from Doncaster to York?
The fastest train from Doncaster to York is operated by LNER and takes just 19 minutes.
What are the main train operating companies from Doncaster to York?
The main train operating companies from Doncaster to York are LNER, CrossCountry, and Gran Central Railway.
How long does it take to travel from Doncaster to York?
The average time it takes to travel from Doncaster to York is 22 minutes, though your journey may take longer during peak times.
What are the Doncaster to York train times and schedule?
You can view the train times and schedule from Doncaster to York by using our booking engine.
