Birmingham to Doncaster train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Doncaster

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£66

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 44 m

Trains per day

Distance

127 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Doncaster will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Birmingham for Doncaster every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

12:451h30

Birmingham

14:15Doncaster

£381One-way

0 changes

08:482h02

Birmingham

10:50Doncaster

£581One-way

0 changes

15:031h51

Birmingham

16:54Doncaster

£771One-way

0 changes

11:031h50

Birmingham

12:53Doncaster

£781One-way

0 changes

12:341h41

Birmingham

14:15Doncaster

£791One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Doncaster

United Kingdom

Trains from Birmingham to Doncaster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

126 km

Average train duration

1h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 24m

First train

06:03

Last train

19:27

Price information

Train providers: CrossCountry trains Birmingham to Doncaster

Find the best trains from Birmingham to Doncaster with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry from £32. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Birmingham to Doncaster you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Birmingham to Doncaster train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cheapest Price: £32
CrossCountry frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Birmingham to Doncaster train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Doncaster.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Doncaster can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Doncaster is £58; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Doncaster train time is 1 h 27 min covering the 78 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Doncaster leaves at 05: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Doncaster leaves at 22: 03.

There are 3 trains a day from Birmingham to Doncaster which require at least one change with CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Birmingham to Doncaster train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Doncaster from Birmingham to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 03.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Doncaster, located 0.5 miles (777 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Doncaster from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 27 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster by train is March.

You have options as you can travel from Birmingham to Doncaster 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Doncaster

Birmingham

Doncaster

The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Doncaster.

Birmingham New Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.

Lockers

You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier

Parking

Car Park: Short Stay Car Park

Dining

All Bar One
Leon
Caffè Nero
Five Guys
Krispy Kreme
The Pasty Shop
Upper Crust
Wasabi
Starbucks
Hotel Chocolat

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi

Accessibility

Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets

Hotel

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Public transport options for Birmingham New Street

Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.