Doncaster to East Midlands Parkway by train

Taking the train from Doncaster to East Midlands Parkway

So you’re considering going from Doncaster to East Midlands Parkway by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Doncaster and East Midlands Parkway

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$78.65, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Doncaster to East Midlands Parkway departure frequency and train timetable

With 37 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 21 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:06 and the last one is at 22:44. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:07, with the last one at 23:21.

Doncaster to East Midlands Parkway distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 74 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 12 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Doncaster and East Midlands Parkway?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Doncaster and East Midlands Parkway 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Doncaster to East Midlands Parkway

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our East Midlands Parkway city guide.