Liverpool to Doncaster train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Doncaster

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Aug 29

Cheapest price on Aug 29

€23

Average ticket price on Aug 29

€29

Fastest journey on Aug 29

2 h 15 m

Average journey duration on Aug 29

2 h 16 m

Trains on Aug 29

6

Distance

123 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Doncaster will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.

Fast trains

On Sat, Aug 29, we found 6 trains from Liverpool to Doncaster, including 2 direct services.

On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 123 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .

On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Transpennine ExpressW84790+London North Eastern RailwayG07975
    8:54 AM2h17
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:11 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW84664
    8:19 AM2h17
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:36 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84795+London North Eastern RailwayG07983
    9:54 AM2h17
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:11 PMDoncaster station (DON)
    281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW84671
    9:19 AM2h15
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:34 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15985+London North Eastern RailwayC02146
    9:24 AM2h16
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:40 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    321One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €27, while a bus costs an average of €37.

Distance: 123 km

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€27

Average price

Cheapest

€37

Average price

2h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 0m

Average total duration

10h 30m

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Live departures

Liverpool to Doncaster train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Doncaster trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW84689+Northern RailG89946
Delayed
12:13 PM 12:00 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
2:36 PM Doncaster station (DON)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84813+London North Eastern RailwayG07999
On time
12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h17
3:11 PM Doncaster station (DON)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84695
Delayed
12:31 PM 1:19 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h16
3:35 PM Doncaster station (DON)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15955+London North Eastern RailwayC02026
On time
1:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h16
3:40 PM Doncaster station (DON)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84818+London North Eastern RailwayG08006
On time
1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h18
4:12 PM Doncaster station (DON)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84700
On time
2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h20
4:39 PM Doncaster station (DON)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15953+London North Eastern RailwayC02108
On time
2:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h16
4:40 PM Doncaster station (DON)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84825+London North Eastern RailwayG08012
On time
2:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h17
5:11 PM Doncaster station (DON)
1 transfer
Saturday, August 29
Transpennine ExpressW846648:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h17
10:36 AM Doncaster station (DON)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15984+London North Eastern RailwayC021748:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h16
10:40 AM Doncaster station (DON)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84790+London North Eastern RailwayG079758:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h17
11:11 AM Doncaster station (DON)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW846719:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h15
11:34 AM Doncaster station (DON)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15985+London North Eastern RailwayC021469:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h16
11:40 AM Doncaster station (DON)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84795+London North Eastern RailwayG079839:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h17
12:11 PM Doncaster station (DON)1 transfer

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Transpennine Express as well as East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Liverpool to Doncaster.
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool to Doncaster.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool to Doncaster.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool to Doncaster.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool to Doncaster

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Trains from Liverpool to Doncaster run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 123 km distance in 2h 16m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
123 km
Average train duration
2h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€21
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 16m
First train
12:18 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Doncaster trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool and Doncaster from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
€21
Transpennine Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest Price
€26
East Midlands Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
€43
east_midlands_trains frequency
5 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
€50
TransPennine Express frequency
20 a day

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Doncaster

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Doncaster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Doncaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Doncaster can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to Doncaster is €27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Liverpool to Doncaster is 2h 16m to travel the 123 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Liverpool to Doncaster leaves at 12:18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Liverpool to Doncaster leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from Liverpool to Doncaster with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Liverpool to Doncaster. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 2h 31m
When taking a train from Liverpool to Doncaster, you can count on Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Doncaster. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Liverpool and Doncaster and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Doncaster from Liverpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 16m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Liverpool to Doncaster is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Doncaster including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Liverpool to Doncaster

Most Liverpool to Doncaster trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Doncaster station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Doncaster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Doncaster
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre

Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services

Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.

Liverpool South ParkwayLiverpool South Parkway station, Holly Farm Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 5NE+44 1515551111WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre

Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Warrington Central, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Piccadilly · 9m · €3 · every ~4 min
Liverpool Central - Hunts Cross, Ormskirk - Hunts Cross, Sandhills - Hunts Cross · 12m · €5 · every ~7 min
Bus82 · 31m · €4 · every ~19 min
80A, 80 · 35m · €2 · every ~12 min
86A, 80A, 80 · 37m · €4 · every ~37 min

Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services

Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Liverpool James StreetLiverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre

Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainWest Kirby - West Kirby, Chester - Chester, Hooton - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Rock Ferry - West Kirby, Rock Ferry - Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port, New Brighton - New Brighton, Moorfields - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Chester, Hooton - Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead Hamilton Square - West Kirby · 3m · €1 · every ~22 min
Bus10A · 8m · €4 · every ~25 min
838 · 13m

Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services

Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Most popular train connections to Doncaster

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