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Outbound fromWelwyn Garden City to Doncaster by train
It takes an average of 2h 15m to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Doncaster by train, over a distance of around 125 miles (202 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Welwyn Garden City to Doncaster and tickets for this journey start from £32.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:38 | |
| Departure station | Welwyn Garden City | |
| Arrival station | Doncaster | |
| Journey time | From 1h 42m | |
| Distance | 125 miles (202 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £32.90 | |
| Train operators | Hull Trains, Great Northern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Welwyn Garden City to Doncaster in 1 hour 42 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Welwyn Garden City to Doncaster? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 15 minutes to travel the 125 miles (202 km) from Welwyn Garden City to Doncaster by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink or Hull Trains to Doncaster. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Welwyn Garden City to Doncaster in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £32.90. 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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