Train Chester to Doncaster from £43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Doncaster takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 4m

Duration

100 mi

Distance

£43

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Chester to Doncaster train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

11:56 AM → 2:36 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:34 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
1:56 PM → 4:39 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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