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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Doncaster (DON)

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47

train journeys
per day

140

miles (226 kms)

3hrs

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Doncaster (DON)

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On a typical weekday there are 47 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Doncaster , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 47 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Doncaster is approximately 140 miles (226 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 36 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Doncaster.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Doncaster. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs.

Journeys from Colchester to Doncaster Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:40
    3 hrs 1 change
    08:40
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:06
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:40
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:35
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    10:08
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:19
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    10:40
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:46
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:08
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:08
    3 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    11:40
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:08
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:03
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    12:33
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:33
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    13:09
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:49
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    13:13
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:03
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    13:25
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    13:40
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:43
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    14:08
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:01
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    14:39
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:43
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    15:09
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:01
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    15:13
    Colchester
    Doncaster
    Colchester to Doncaster

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Doncaster Station

Station name Doncaster (DON)
Address Doncaster station, Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Doncaster

The travel time between Colchester and Doncaster by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Doncaster vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 47 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

First class tickets on trains between Colchester and Doncaster typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Colchester and Doncaster can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Doncaster. owever, there are 47 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Doncaster.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Doncaster, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.