The average train between Ely and Doncaster takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Ely 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 Ely and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Doncaster station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Ely to Doncaster train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Doncaster train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Ely to Doncaster train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Doncaster is 155.9 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Doncaster via Peterborough in around 1h 41m.