Doncaster to Loughborough by train

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Overview: trains from Doncaster to Loughborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Doncaster to Loughborough, 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 05:36 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 83
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey CA$63.05 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 53m
Train operators 10

Travelling by train from Doncaster to Loughborough

Ready to travel from Doncaster to Loughborough 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 cost between Doncaster and Loughborough: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$63.05, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Doncaster and Loughborough

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Doncaster to Loughborough by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:36

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:35

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:38

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:22

  • Average number of daily trains: 25 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 36 minutes

How long does the train from Doncaster to Loughborough take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 20 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 83 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Doncaster and Loughborough?

You can secure tickets for travel between Doncaster and Loughborough up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Doncaster to Loughborough by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Loughborough.

FAQs about the train journey from Doncaster to Loughborough

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

The total journey from Doncaster to Loughborough is 83 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.