The average train between Cardiff and Doncaster takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Doncaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Doncaster station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Cardiff to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Cardiff to Doncaster train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Doncaster is 266.1 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 28m.