Doncaster to Milton Keynes by train

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Overview: trains from Doncaster to Milton Keynes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Doncaster to Milton Keynes, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:07 View journey
Last train 22:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 167
Trains / day 84 View all
Cheapest journey AU$159.87 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 14m
Train operators 13

Travelling by train from Doncaster to Milton Keynes

Ready to travel from Doncaster to Milton Keynes by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Doncaster and Milton Keynes

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$159.87, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between Doncaster and Milton Keynes

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 84 trains make this journey of 167 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Doncaster is at 05:07 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:44.

During the weekend, 06:15 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:58 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 7 minutes.

How long does the train from Doncaster to Milton Keynes take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 24 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 167 kilometres.

How far in advance Doncaster and Milton Keynes tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Doncaster and Milton Keynes are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Milton Keynes

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Milton Keynes.

FAQs about the train journey from Doncaster to Milton Keynes

Want to know more about your journey from Doncaster to Milton Keynes? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Doncaster and Milton Keynes is 167 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.