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Cheap bus tickets from Doncaster to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Cheapest

$39

Average

$39

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Doncaster to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

11:15AM6h25

Doncaster, Trafford Way

05:40PMManchester, Coach Station

$391One-way

1 transfer

Doncaster to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
National Express	11:15AM Doncaster, Trafford Way	6h25	05:40PM Manchester, Coach Station	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Doncaster to Manchester?

The best time to book your bus from Doncaster to Manchester is 35 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Doncaster to Manchester route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Doncaster to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Doncaster to Manchester.

Buses

from $25

Trains

from $26

Bus times from Doncaster to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

6 h 25 m

Average

6 h 25 m

Buses per day

Distance

73 km

It's difficult to get from Doncaster to Manchester without transferring at least once.

Fastest

11:15AM6h25

Doncaster, Trafford Way

05:40PMManchester, Coach Station

$391One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Doncaster to Manchester

Distance	45 miles (72 km)
Average bus duration	6 h 10 min
Average bus ticket price	$45 (€39)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	National Express

Buses from Doncaster to Manchester cover the 45 miles (72 km) long route taking on average 6 h 10 min with our travel partners like National Express. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $33 (€29), but the average price of bus tickets is $45 (€39).

Bus providers: National Express and East Midlands Trains from Doncaster to Manchester

You can travel by bus to Manchester from Doncaster with National Express and East Midlands Trains for as low as $35 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Doncaster and Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Doncaster to Manchester bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $35

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Bus information from Doncaster to Manchester with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: $38

FAQs: Bus from Doncaster to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Doncaster to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Doncaster to Manchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Doncaster to Manchester can start from as little as $33 (€29) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Doncaster to Manchester is $45 (€39); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Doncaster to Manchester bus time is 6 h 10 min covering the 45 mile (72 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The bus from Doncaster to Manchester leaves at 10: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Take the Doncaster to Manchester bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the trip from Doncaster to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Doncaster to Manchester by bus is November.

You have options as you can travel between Doncaster and Manchester 2 different ways: train or bus.