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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between East Retford and Doncaster. The average train journey from East Retford to Doncaster takes 14 minutes, but some First Hull Trains train trips are as short as 13 minutes.
| Distance | 16 mi (25 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 13m |
| Lowest price | $11.79 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | London North Eastern Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from East Retford to Doncaster?
2 train services operate from East Retford to Doncaster. London North Eastern Railway usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Hull Trains | 3 | 0h 15m | $15.40 |
| London North Eastern Railway | 5 | 0h 14m | $11.79 |
First Hull Trains train tickets from East Retford to Doncaster start from $15, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 First Hull Trains schedules to Doncaster. First Hull Trains in East Retford leaves from Retford Train Station . And in Doncaster trains arrive at Doncaster Railway Station .
From East Retford to Doncaster train travel on First Hull Trains takes 0 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Doncaster faster, First Hull Trains offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 13 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, First Hull Trains offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Doncaster.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from East Retford to Doncaster tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs East Retford at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from East Retford to Doncaster.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Doncaster to East Retford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in East Retford?
Main departure station: Retford Train Station
There is one train station in East Retford.
All train stations in East Retford:
Retford Train Station
Where is the train station in Doncaster?
Main arrival station: Doncaster Railway Station
Doncaster has one train station.
Train stations in Doncaster:
Doncaster Railway Station
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