The average train between Gatwick and Doncaster takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick 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 30 minutes between Gatwick and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 1:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Doncaster station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Gatwick to Doncaster train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Doncaster train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Gatwick to Doncaster train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick and Doncaster is 269.8 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Doncaster via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 32m.