The average train between Ellesmere Port and Doncaster takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port 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 hourly between Ellesmere Port and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Doncaster station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Ellesmere Port to Doncaster train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Doncaster train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Doncaster train tickets online with Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Doncaster is 120.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Doncaster via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 51m.