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Doncaster Station Information

Arrivals, departures, timetables and accessibility.

Ticket Office:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday -

Address:
Doncaster station, Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE

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Predicted seating available

Lots of seats available
Seats available
Limited seats available
- Data unavailable

The predicted seat availability feature is based on information we hold for the previous 7 days. We're working hard to expand this information for all our services.

To Departure Time Expected Seating Platform Operator

Predicted seating available

Lots of seats available
Seats available
Limited seats available
- Data unavailable

The predicted seat availability feature is based on information we hold for the previous 7 days. We're working hard to expand this information for all our services.

The timetables for Doncaster are displayed below, click on the Download Timetable link to view the PDF timetable for the route.

Sheffield to Adwick and Scunthorpe

Hull to Doncaster and Sheffield

Leeds to Sheffield and Doncaster (Wakefield Line)

Leeds and Wakefield to Knottingley and Goole (Pontefract Line)

Detailed station information
Ticket Machine
Yes
Penalty Fares
Applicable Operators: TransPennine Express
Left Luggage
No
Left luggage contact
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost property contact
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Toilets
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.
Baby change facilities
Yes
Cycle storage
Spaces:  62
Shelter:  Yes
CTV:  Yes
Location:  Within car park
Additional information:  CCTV is via British Transport Police office.
Storage type:  Stands
Car Park
MSCP Frenchgate Shopping Centre
Opening times:  Monday-Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h
Spaces:  500
Off peak charges:  £5.00
Hourly charge:  £1.50
Daily charge:  £13.00
Weekly charge:  £55.00
Monthly charge:  £202.00
3 monthly charge:  £519.00
6 monthly charge:  N/A
Annual charge:  £1559.00
Operator:  London North Eastern Railway
Website:  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
For a map of how to get to the car park, please click here.
Taxi rank
Doncaster is a large station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operator who accept bookings is Doncaster Station Taxis 01302 368 636
Bus service
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
Station alerts
A canopy is being built at the front of the station which will provide a covered walkway to the front of the station, taxi rank and the new car park on West Street. Doncaster Council will also be pedestrianising the forecourt. This work will be complete in Summer 2020.
Detailed station information
Help points
No
Staff help
Monday-Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday -
Induction loop
Yes
Accessible ticket machines
.
Accessible booking office counter
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible taxis
Advance booking not required
Accessible public telephones
Phones are low level but not text
National key toilets
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
Whole station
Step free access note
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
Impaired mobility set down
station front
Wheelchairs available
Yes

During the peak of the industrial revolution in 1849, Doncaster station was opened to transport freight, and was once home to the Great Northern Railway - the manufacturer of some of the most well-known locomotives including Stirling Singles, Flying Scotsman, and Mallard, which still holds the title of world's fastest steam locomotive with a top speed of 126 mph.

Over the years, the station has seen several redevelopments, the most significant being in 2005 with its integration to the Frenchgate Shopping Centre. With 9 platforms, the latest being added in 2015, lifts throughout, and even mobile phone charging points on the concourse, Doncaster Station provides today’s passengers with a streamlined service.

How far is Doncaster Station from Doncaster Sheffield Airport?

Going via the Doncaster Interchange, the journey from the station to Doncaster Sheffield Airport can be completed in around 25 minutes.

How far is the walk from Doncaster Station to Doncaster city centre?

Doncaster city centre is only a five-minute walk from the Doncaster Station.

Does Doncaster Station have car park facilities?

Yes, there are 573 car park spaces, including blue badge spaces, at Doncaster Station, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Doncaster Station?

Yes, there are only 62 bicycle storage spaces at Doncaster station.

What facilities are available at Doncaster Station?

  • Toilets, including baby changing facilities
  • Station Buffet
  • Wifi
  • Shops
  • ATM
  • Postbox
  • Telephones
  • Disabled Access, including step-free access throughout, ramps, wheelchairs, and induction loops
  • First Class Lounge

What popular destinations are available from Doncaster Station?

Want to find out more about Doncaster? The following guide outlines all the amazing attractions you can visit while you’re there.