The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Doncaster station (DON) for Manchester Airport 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 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 77 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:42 Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 22:25 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 06:53 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h07 | 09:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:58 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h02 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport
Trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:07, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 07:07 |
Last train 22:49 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport trainsTransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Doncaster station (DON) and Manchester Airport from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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East Midlands Trains
Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster station (DON) and Manchester Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
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