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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Liverpool:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Liverpool costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Liverpool
How to get from Doncaster to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W846618:43 AM2h17Doncaster station (DON)11:00 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$421One-way0 transfers
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W846618:43 AM2h17Doncaster station (DON)11:00 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$421One-way0 transfers
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W846618:43 AM2h17Doncaster station (DON)11:00 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$421One-way0 transfers
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N631888:49 AM3h09Doncaster station (DON)11:58 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$421One-way2 transfers
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G160138:49 AM2h42Doncaster station (DON)11:31 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$441One-way1 transfer
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C249529:49 AM2h42Doncaster station (DON)12:31 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$501One-way1 transfer
NX152 · NX54111:15 AM9h40Doncaster, Trafford Way8:55 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Liverpool:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Liverpool costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Liverpool by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
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