Doncaster to Nottingham by train
Nottingham lies 63 km (39 mi) south of Doncaster, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 36 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 77 km (48 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Doncaster | Nottingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 113,566 | 323,632 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Doncaster (York Road) railway station | Basford Vernon railway station |
| Postal codes | DN1–DN55 | KW5–NG7 |
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Common questions
How far is Nottingham from Doncaster?
63 km (39 mi) in a straight line, south of Doncaster; by road roughly 77 km (48 mi).
How long does it take to get from Doncaster to Nottingham by train?
About 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Doncaster and Nottingham?
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.