How to travel from Manchester to Doncaster

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 €9, and a bus costs an average of €16.

Distance: 45 miles (73 km)

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Bus

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€36

Average price

2h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 50m

Average total duration

5h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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TransPennine Express

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Manchester to Doncaster

How to get from Manchester to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TransPennine ExpressL36558 · TP154900
09:13AM1h57
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:10AMDoncaster station (DON)
$291One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

TransPennine ExpressL36558 · TP154900
09:13AM1h57
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:10AMDoncaster station (DON)
$291One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36636+LNERY11699
08:30AM1h40
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:10AMDoncaster station (DON)
$571One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36552 · TP155100
08:13AM2h02
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:15AMDoncaster station (DON)
$291One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL37178+LNERY11701
08:59AM1h41
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:40AMDoncaster station (DON)
$571One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36828+Northern Rail (3)G91270
08:15AM1h49
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:04AMDoncaster station (DON)
$571One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX121 · NX152
11:20AM6h35
Manchester, Coach Station
05:55PMDoncaster, Trafford Way
$341One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Doncaster

Travel to Doncaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Doncaster.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Doncaster including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Doncaster is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Doncaster:

A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Doncaster costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Doncaster is by train with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 24m.

The distance from Manchester to Doncaster is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Doncaster is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Doncaster:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Doncaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Doncaster by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Doncaster:
  • 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Doncaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Doncaster and these popular destinations at a great price.
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