--- title: "Trains from Doncaster to London | EveryRail" description: "Direct trains from Doncaster to London King's Cross take about 1h45. LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central run them. LNER Advance from £19.10." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/doncaster-to-london/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()Doncaster to London by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()Doncaster to London by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Doncaster to London by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in London]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Doncaster to London by train Direct trains from Doncaster to London King's Cross take about 1h45. LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central run them. LNER Advance from £19.10. ![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]() Origin Doncaster Destination [London]() Country [United Kingdom]() Doncaster to [London]() is a direct journey of about 1 hour 45 minutes. Trains leave Doncaster station and arrive at London King's Cross. LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central all run this trip, and there is no change. LNER Advance tickets start at £19.10 and only work on the exact train you book. ## Trains leave from Doncaster station Doncaster has one main station, on the East Coast Main Line, and it is joined to the Frenchgate shopping centre in the town centre. The staffed ticket office is open on weekdays from 05:45 to 20:00, with shorter hours at weekends. There are buses and taxis outside. Doncaster is a busy junction, so check the board for the right platform and the right company before you board. Go to the train that says King's Cross. ## Three companies, with different tickets LNER is the main operator. It runs about two direct trains an hour at busy times, and it manages Doncaster station. Hull Trains runs up to 7 direct trains a day from Hull through Doncaster to London. Grand Central runs four direct trains each weekday. All three finish at London King's Cross, so the arrival point is the same. LNER averages about 1 hour 48 minutes, Hull Trains about 1 hour 44 minutes and Grand Central about 1 hour 42 minutes. Compare arrival times and not only departures. ## Make sure your ticket matches the train Advance tickets are single fares for one named train. They are cheapest, they are non-refundable, and if you miss the train you need a new ticket. Off-Peak tickets are for travel outside the weekday rush hours. Anytime tickets are for any time of day and cost the most. Some tickets sold by Hull Trains or Grand Central are only for that company's trains. If you hold a Grand Central Advance ticket and step on an LNER train, you can be asked to pay again. Some Hull Trains fares also carry weekday time limits. Buy from the company whose train you plan to catch, and keep the confirmation with the time on it. A Railcard takes about a third off most fares, and all three companies accept them. LNER and Grand Central say they charge no booking fees on their own websites. ## Reserve a seat if you want to be sure of one LNER recommends a seat reservation, and it costs nothing when you add it on its website, app or at a station. An LNER Advance ticket comes with a seat already reserved. ## Rail passes are valid on LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central Interrail Global Passes (for people who live in Europe) and Eurail Global Passes (for people who live outside Europe) are valid on LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central. You can board Hull Trains and Grand Central without a seat reservation. Book a free seat reservation with LNER before you travel, because some LNER trains require one. If you live in the UK, a Global Pass covers only one outbound and one inbound journey in your own country, so you cannot use it for an ordinary trip inside Britain. Use a travel day on your pass and board without buying a ticket. ## Work on Sunday 18 October 2026 will slow some trains On Sunday 18 October 2026, upgrade work between Peterborough and Doncaster means fewer LNER trains, journeys about an hour longer and rail replacement buses on part of the route. Hull Trains runs only three trains each way that day, with longer journey times. Check your train company before you book. ## Arriving at London King's Cross Trains stop at King's Cross, on Euston Road in north London. The Underground station, King's Cross St Pancras, is next to the terminal and has the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, and there are buses and taxis nearby. St Pancras International, where [Eurostar]() arrives, is next door, so you can change there for Eurostar. Allow time to walk between the two stations if you have luggage. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() ### Train service - [Grand Central]() Grand Central is an open-access operator from London King's Cross to York, Sunderland, Doncaster and Bradford. Bike spaces are limited. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [Hull Trains]() Hull Trains is an open-access operator running direct services from Hull and Beverley to London King's Cross, with Advance fares bookable up to 26 weeks ahead. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [LNER]() LNER runs East Coast Main Line trains from London King's Cross to Yorkshire, the North East, Edinburgh and Inverness. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in London [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in London**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is the train from Doncaster to London? About 1 hour 45 minutes on a typical train. LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central all run the trip without a change. ### Can I get a direct train from Doncaster to London? Yes. Direct trains run from Doncaster to London King's Cross with LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central. You stay on the same train all the way. ### Where in London does the Doncaster train arrive? London King's Cross, whichever company you choose. The Underground and St Pancras International are next to it. ### What is the cheapest train ticket from Doncaster to London? LNER Advance fares start from £19.10. They only work on the train you book, so check the company and the time. Fares rise as the date gets closer. ### Do I need to book a seat on the train from Doncaster to London? Not always. LNER recommends a free seat reservation, and an LNER Advance ticket already includes a reserved seat. ### Can I use an Interrail pass on the train from Doncaster to London? Yes. Interrail and Eurail Global Passes are valid on LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central. Hull Trains and Grand Central need no seat reservation, but book a free one with LNER before you travel, because some LNER trains require it. Residents of the UK cannot use a Global Pass for an ordinary trip inside Britain. ## More routes [![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Amsterdam to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains take about 4 hours 10 minutes from Amsterdam to London, with around 3 daily departures and fares from about €57 / £52.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Barcelona to London by trainNo direct train. 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