Gloucester to Doncaster by train

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Overview: trains from Gloucester to Doncaster

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gloucester to Doncaster, 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 06:00 View journey
Last train 22:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 199
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey US$166.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 54m
Train operators 10

Travelling from Gloucester to Doncaster by train

Considering a train trip from Gloucester to Doncaster? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Gloucester and Doncaster: 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 US$166.50, 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 Gloucester and Doncaster

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

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:00

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:47

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:53

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:49

  • Average number of daily trains: 26 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 28 minutes

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Gloucester to Doncaster?

On this route spanning 199 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Gloucester to Doncaster?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your Gloucester to Doncaster travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Doncaster.

FAQs about the train journey from Gloucester to Doncaster

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

The total distance between Gloucester and Doncaster is 199 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.