The average train between St Helens and Doncaster takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from St Helens 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 St Helens and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Doncaster station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
St Helens to Doncaster train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to Doncaster train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your St Helens to Doncaster train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between St Helens and Doncaster is 106.3 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to Doncaster via Leeds in around 2h 1m.