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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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Doncaster to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Doncaster to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Liverpool:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Liverpool costing on average $41 (€35).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9 (-€8). The journey takes 2h 17m versus 2h 6m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM 10h50 Doncaster 9:05 PM Liverpool $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:15 AM 10h50 Doncaster 9:05 PM Liverpool $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 AM 9h00 Doncaster 8:15 PM Liverpool $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Liverpool:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Liverpool costing on average $41 (€35).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 10 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 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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