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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
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How to get from Bolton to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:38 AM1h57Bolton9:35 AMDoncaster$501One-way1 transfer
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7:38 AM1h57Bolton9:35 AMDoncaster$501One-way1 transfer
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7:38 AM1h57Bolton9:35 AMDoncaster$501One-way1 transfer
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8:37 AM1h57Bolton10:34 AMDoncaster$501One-way1 transfer
1:36 PM1h58Bolton3:34 PMDoncaster$501One-way1 transfer
11:36 AM1h59Bolton1:35 PMDoncaster$501One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Doncaster by bus.
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