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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 train costs an average of $37, while a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Doncaster to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Doncaster to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Manchester:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Manchester costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 1h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Manchester
How to get from Doncaster to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W84661
8:43 AM 1h22 Doncaster station (DON) 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W84661
8:43 AM 1h22 Doncaster station (DON) 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W84661
8:43 AM 1h22 Doncaster station (DON) 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W84667
9:43 AM 1h22 Doncaster station (DON) 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers 
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G011809:59 AM 1h36 Doncaster station (DON) 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer- C24392+
C021498:20 AM 1h32 Doncaster station (DON) 9:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX152 · NX121
11:15 AM 6h05 Doncaster, Trafford Way 5:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX152 · NX240 · NX170
11:15 AM 7h28 Doncaster, Trafford Way 6:43 PM Manchester, Miles Platting $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Manchester:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Manchester costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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