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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 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 bus costs an average of €40, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€80 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Northampton to Doncaster
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Doncaster:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Doncaster costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€47. The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Doncaster
How to get from Northampton to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:30 AM 6h25 Northampton 5:55 PM Doncaster €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 6h25 Northampton 5:55 PM Doncaster €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:55 PM 6h05 Northampton 2:00 AM Doncaster €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Doncaster:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Doncaster costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
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