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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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. 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 $32, while a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Doncaster:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Doncaster costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $19 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 Manchester to Doncaster
How to get from Manchester to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM 6h25 Manchester 5:55 PM Doncaster $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 6h25 Manchester 5:55 PM Doncaster $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:30 AM 6h25 Manchester 5:55 PM Doncaster $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:10 AM 6h45 Manchester 4:55 PM Doncaster $37 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 AM 6h25 Manchester 4:55 PM Doncaster $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Doncaster:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Doncaster costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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