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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Manchester:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Manchester costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
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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.
- W846618:43 AM1h22Doncaster station (DON)10:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W846618:43 AM1h22Doncaster station (DON)10:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W846618:43 AM1h22Doncaster station (DON)10:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W847023:42 PM1h23Doncaster station (DON)5:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$231One-way0 transfers
- W846972:42 PM1h23Doncaster station (DON)4:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$241One-way0 transfers
- W846921:42 PM1h23Doncaster station (DON)3:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$251One-way0 transfers
- NX152 · NX54111:15 AM6h30Doncaster, Trafford Way5:45 PMManchester, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Manchester:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Manchester costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 9 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
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