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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $14, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 AM6h15Manchester5:45 PMDoncaster$421One-way0 transfers
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- 11:30 AM6h15Manchester5:45 PMDoncaster$421One-way0 transfers
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- 11:30 AM6h15Manchester5:45 PMDoncaster$421One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Doncaster
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Doncaster:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Doncaster costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- 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 National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Doncaster by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
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