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There are 6 ways to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 47m
    £45–85

  2. Drive 210.8 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Edinburghcar car 210.8 mi
    4h 8m
    £52–75

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4h 32m
    £60–185

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 21m
    £54–102

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    6h 42m
    £71–201

  6. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    5h 30m
    £59–199

Doncaster to Edinburgh by train

Calendar174Weekly Trains
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.

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