How to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 78 miles (127 km)

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$24

Average price

Cheapest

$48

Average price

2h 47m

Average total duration

2h 17m

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30m

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2h 7m

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1h 37m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Birmingham to Doncaster

How to get from Birmingham to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX152
03:00PM2h55
Birmingham, Coach Station
05:55PMDoncaster, Trafford Way
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX152
03:00PM2h55
Birmingham, Coach Station
05:55PMDoncaster, Trafford Way
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75377
08:27AM1h28
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:55AMDoncaster station (DON)
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75326+LNERY11705
09:03AM2h09
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:12AMDoncaster station (DON)
$561One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74757+East Midlands TrainsC51710+Northern Rail (3)Y25430
09:09AM2h13
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:22AMDoncaster station (DON)
$841One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC74761+East Midlands TrainsY12265+Northern Rail (3)Y25431
11:09AM2h13
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
01:22PMDoncaster station (DON)
$841One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Doncaster

Travel to Doncaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Doncaster.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Doncaster including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Doncaster:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Doncaster costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster is by train with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Birmingham to Doncaster is approximately 78 miles (127 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Doncaster is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Doncaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Doncaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Doncaster by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Doncaster:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Doncaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Doncaster and these popular destinations at a great price.
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