Derby to Doncaster by train
Doncaster lies 71 km (44 mi) north of Derby, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 41 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 86 km (54 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Derby | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 270,468 | 113,566 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Derby Nottingham Road railway station, Derby Friargate railway station, Sinfin North railway station | Doncaster (York Road) railway station |
| Postal codes | DE1 | DN1–DN55 |
Where to book trains from Derby to Doncaster
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Common questions
How far is Doncaster from Derby?
71 km (44 mi) in a straight line, north of Derby; by road roughly 86 km (54 mi).
How long does it take to get from Derby to Doncaster by train?
About 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derby and Doncaster?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.