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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Doncaster:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Doncaster costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 41m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $44 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Doncaster
How to get from Birmingham to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX152
3:00 PM 2h55 Birmingham, Coach Station 5:55 PM Doncaster, Trafford Way $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX152
3:00 PM 2h55 Birmingham, Coach Station 5:55 PM Doncaster, Trafford Way $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G00738
8:27 AM 1h28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:55 AM Doncaster station (DON) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G00698
11:27 AM 1h29 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 12:56 PM Doncaster station (DON) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00739
10:27 AM 1h29 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:56 AM Doncaster station (DON) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00684+
G89691+
C216499:09 AM 2h13 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:22 AM Doncaster station (DON) $62 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Doncaster:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Doncaster costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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