Travelling from Loughborough to Doncaster by train

Considering a train trip from Loughborough 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 for travel between Loughborough and Doncaster

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 €37.31, 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 3 and a half 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.

Departure frequency and timetable from Loughborough to Doncaster

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Loughborough to Doncaster:

  • 00:04 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:55 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:21 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:18 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 7 minutes from Loughborough toward Doncaster.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 60 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time from Loughborough to Doncaster

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 28 minutes, travelling a total distance of 83 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Loughborough and Doncaster?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Loughborough and Doncaster 3 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Loughborough to Doncaster travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Doncaster.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Loughborough and Doncaster by train?

The train journey from Loughborough to Doncaster covers 83 kilometres in total.

How much does a train ticket from Loughborough to Doncaster cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is €37.31. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Loughborough to Doncaster train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 3 and a half months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Loughborough to Doncaster by train?

The shortest trip is 1 hour and 28 minutes.