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Compare train and bus for Blackpool to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Doncaster 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 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, while a bus costs an average of €54.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Blackpool to Doncaster
Compare the available ways to get from Blackpool to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Doncaster:
A train is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackpool to Doncaster costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€9. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Doncaster
How to get from Blackpool to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:55 AM 7h50 Blackpool 5:45 PM Doncaster €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:55 AM 7h50 Blackpool 5:45 PM Doncaster €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:55 AM 7h50 Blackpool 5:45 PM Doncaster €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Doncaster:
A train is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackpool to Doncaster costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Travel with National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway to go to Doncaster by train.
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