The average train between Rugby and Doncaster takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Doncaster station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Rugby to Doncaster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Doncaster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Rugby to Doncaster train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rugby and Doncaster is 128.4 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Doncaster via Stockport in around 3h.