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Outbound fromPlymouth to Doncaster by train
It takes an average of 5h 28m to travel from Plymouth to Doncaster by train, over a distance of around 252 miles (406 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Plymouth to Doncaster and tickets for this journey start from £47.30 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Plymouth to Doncaster in 5 hours 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Plymouth to Doncaster? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 28 minutes to travel the 252 miles (406 km) from Plymouth to Doncaster by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Doncaster.
Book train tickets from Plymouth to Doncaster in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £47.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Doncaster by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Doncaster
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Plymouth to Doncaster is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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