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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Birmingham:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Birmingham costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 3h 54m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Birmingham
How to get from Doncaster to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX15211:15 AM2h45Doncaster, Trafford Way2:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX15211:15 AM2h45Doncaster, Trafford Way2:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W2987411:32 AM1h33Doncaster station (DON)1:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
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W847033:41 PM2h23Doncaster station (DON)6:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$561One-way1 transfer - W29913+W847165:41 PM2h23Doncaster station (DON)8:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$561One-way1 transfer
- W2986910:32 AM1h35Doncaster station (DON)12:07 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM8h25Doncaster, Trafford Way9:05 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Birmingham:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Birmingham costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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