The average train between Reading and Doncaster takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 Reading and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 58m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes


2h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Doncaster station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Reading to Doncaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Doncaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Reading to Doncaster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Doncaster is 230.1 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Doncaster via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 38m.