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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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 €25.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
NX152Cheapest
NX152Fastest
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C75082Other options
XC001200 · C75121
XC001000 · C74726
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FAQs: Travel from Doncaster to Birmingham
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Birmingham:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Birmingham costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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