Trains from Doncaster Train Station
to Edinburgh
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Doncaster Train Station to Edinburghby train on average takes 3 hrs 20 mins
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- Trains depart every 33 minutes
- First train leaves Doncaster Train Station at 06:08
- Last train leaves Doncaster Train Station at 21:11
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Doncaster to Edinburgh train times
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Doncaster Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class Lounge
Located
Platform 3A
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER& connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Restricted tickets
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, Newspapers.
Refreshments
Complimentary: tea/coffee/hot chocolate/orange juice/water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Available
Showers
Not available
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30
Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Various coffee shops and food outlets available for refreshments
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 - Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: West Street Station Car Park
Spaces: 69
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders. A valid International Blue Badge still needs to be displayed when parking in the relevant bays.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £6.75
Per Hour: £2.50
Daily: £13.50
Weekly: £54.00
Monthly: £162.00
Annual: £1,485.00
Saturday: £6.75
Sunday: £6.75
Note:Short Stay 21-60 mins - £2.50
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £4.50
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
- Car Park 2
Notes
Name: M S C P Frenchgate Shopping Centre
Spaces: 480
Number Accessible Spaces: 10
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders. A valid International Blue Badge still needs to be displayed when parking in the relevant bays.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £1.50
Daily: £13.00
Note:Tariff for rail users only. See the Doncaster Frenchgate website for non-rail user tariffs.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces62
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Within car park
- Annotation
CCTV is via British Transport Police office.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on the main concourse (or ticket office outside the times of 08:15 - 18:00). Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:15 to 01:30
Sat 05:15 to 01:15
Sun 07:30 to 01:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Advance booking not required
- Accessible Public Telephones
Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Doncaster has a RNIB Map for All located outside the main entrance adjacent to the taxi rank
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
station front
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- Details
Located
Platform 3A
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER& connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Restricted tickets
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, Newspapers.
Refreshments
Complimentary: tea/coffee/hot chocolate/orange juice/water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Available
Showers
Not available
Station Message
Engineering work is taking place on various weekends on the West Coast Main Line from 29 March 2025 until Sunday 8 June 2025.
The replacement bus locations have been changed to accomodate the increased number of buses running to and from Edinburgh station:
- Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express buses will drop off on Jeffrey Street and pick up from Market Street
- CrossCountry buses will drop off on Market Street and pick up from Jeffrey Street
Please note, these locations are only during the planned engineering works. The replacement bus locations will be in the usual location during live disruption incidents.
Edinburgh facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for NR
- Luggage
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations0131 516 9834 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class Lounge
Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
- Caledonian Sleeper First Class
Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomYes
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets,Male toilets,
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiYes
- Post BoxYes
Located on the concourse
- Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- Bureau De ChangeYes
- ShopsYes
Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
ScotRail bus replacements:
Pick up/ Drop Off: Preplanned works- Waterloo Place- What3words
Emergency Buses- Outside Leonardo Hotel, Jeffrey St- What3words
TransPennine Express rail replacements:
Taxis pick up at Calton Road, buses pick up from Market Street.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
- Wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 024 0215 - Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
There is a Customer Information Point in the Main Concourse opposite the main departure boards.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 077 4224 - Operator NameAPCOA
- NameNew Street: Long Stay
- Spaces617
- Number Accessible Spaces16
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. There is free short term parking for up to 40 minutes at New Street car park
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces223
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Annotation
Please do not leave panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles or racks. Panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles will be removed and deposited in lost property, a fee may be charged for their return.
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Assistance is available from welcome hosts, the travel centre, and the mobility assistance office as well as the customer information point in the main concourse.
The Mobility Assistance Room is located opposite platform 4.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:00 to 00:45
Sun 06:00 to 00:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
All Virgin Trains East Coast machines are DDA compliant in the Travel Centre
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
All ticket office windows are DDA complaint with lowered ledges for disabled passengers.
No lowered counter
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Accessible Public Telephones
Available in part on the main concourse during Station Opening times
- Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
- Step Free Access
There is step free access to all parts of the station with lifts and escalators giving access to the platforms
- Ticket GatesYes
Automatic Ticket Gates operate at Platforms 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13-18.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
A drop off area is located at Calton Road, an assistance call point is located beside the lift.
Assistance is available to and from platforms, please call in advance to use this service. Please contact customer services of the relevant train operator:
- LNER - 03457 225 333
- Avanti West Coast - 03453280253
- ScotRail - 0845 6015 929
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- Details
Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
- Caledonian Sleeper First Class
Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
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