Trains from Leeds to Doncaster

Leeds to Doncaster train information

The trip between Leeds, located in England and Doncaster, situated in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

On average, it takes around 0h44m by train because of the 25 miles to travel to Doncaster from Leeds. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.

Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Leeds to Doncaster train tickets

Leeds - Doncaster prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Leeds to Doncaster by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Leeds to Doncaster tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 7 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £4 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £9 for your trip. Thus, you will save 64% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 7 days in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Leeds to Doncaster trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Leeds and Doncaster by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Doncaster to Leeds and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Leeds - Doncaster train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to spend less for your Leeds Doncaster train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Leeds to Doncaster? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Leeds Doncaster ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Leeds to Doncaster (one way journey).

How much does a railcard cost?

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for an entire year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey