How to get from Birmingham to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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78 miles (126 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$31 - $37 | |
Bus • $31 (€27) • 1 h 45 min | |
National Express or Cross Country |
Travel 78 miles (126 km) by bus or train between Birmingham and Doncaster. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Cross Country among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Birmingham to Doncaster.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $19 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Birmingham to Doncaster. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - Doncaster travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Doncaster: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Doncaster is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $31 (€27) compared to other travel options to Doncaster:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $37 (€32) from Birmingham to Doncaster.
The distance is approximately 78 miles (126 km) from Birmingham to Doncaster.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Doncaster is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Doncaster from Birmingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Doncaster:
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Doncaster:
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Doncaster with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Doncaster tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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