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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$41
Fastest journey on Sep 02
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
1 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 02
6
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Manchester will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 6 trains from Doncaster to Manchester, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C21812Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Manchester:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Manchester costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 1h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C02149+ C24392 | On time 8:20 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h32 | 9:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84661 | On time 8:43 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h22 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02087+ G15893 | On time 8:49 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h47 | 10:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C02083+ C24399 | On time 9:18 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h34 | 10:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84667 | On time 9:43 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h22 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01180+ C21812 | On time 9:59 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h36 | 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G01184+ C21811 | On time 11:59 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h36 | 1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C02071+ C24407 | On time 12:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h32 | 1:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84686 | On time 12:42 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h23 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08100+ C03172 | On time 12:49 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h47 | 2:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C02121+ G15927 | On time 1:19 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h33 | 2:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84692 | On time 1:42 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h23 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29935+ C21810 | On time 2:00 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h35 | 3:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C02082+ G15872 | On time 2:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h33 | 3:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84697 | On time 2:42 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h23 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01186+ C21593 | On time 2:59 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h36 | 4:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C02129+ C25022 | On time 3:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h33 | 4:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Doncaster to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Doncaster to Manchester trains use the Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Doncaster and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Doncaster has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Doncaster.
Wi-Fi is available at Doncaster. ATMs are available at Doncaster.
Ticket office support is available at Doncaster.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Doncaster: Parking, WC.
Available at Doncaster: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Doncaster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text, Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: , Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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