Train Colchester to Doncaster from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Doncaster takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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.

2h 58m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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2h 48m

£62–136

Colchester to Doncaster train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:30 PM → 11:17 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 11:46 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
11:02 PM → 7:16 AM
Arrives next day
8h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:18 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Doncaster.

Launch map view

Distance: 209.3 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Doncaster, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Doncaster via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 48m.

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