Southend to Doncaster by train

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Overview: trains from Southend to Doncaster

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southend 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 04:00 View journey
Last train 22:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 254
Trains / day 64 View all
Cheapest journey €59.42 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 35m
Train operators 8

Southend to Doncaster train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Southend to Doncaster by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Southend to Doncaster take around 3 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 254 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Southend is scheduled to depart at around  04:00. The last departure is usually at around 21:35 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Southend at around 04:00, with the last train leaving at around 22:49. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 64 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 13 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €59.42.

We think any time is a great time to visit Doncaster, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Doncaster.

Is there a direct train from Southend to Doncaster?

The journey between Southend and Doncaster usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Southend to Doncaster every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Southend to Doncaster?

The Southend to Doncaster train travel takes about 3 hours and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Southend to Doncaster train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Doncaster leaving Southend at around 04:00 and the last train leaving at around 21:35 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Southend at around 04:00, with the final departure at 22:49.

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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.