The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport
- Cheapest price on 11 Nov
- £20
- Average ticket price on 11 Nov
- £22
- Fastest journey on 11 Nov
- 1 h 38 m
- Average journey duration on 11 Nov
- 2 h 4 m
- Trains on 11 Nov
- 3
- 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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Wed 11 Nov, we found 3 trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.

10:42 1h38 Doncaster station (DON) 12:20 Manchester Airport £20 1 One-way 0 changes
8:20 2h24 Doncaster station (DON) 10:44 Manchester Airport £22 1 One-way 0 changes
5:26 2h10 Doncaster station (DON) 7:36 Manchester Airport £24 1 One-way 0 changes

10:42 1h38 Doncaster station (DON) 12:20 Manchester Airport £20 1 One-way 0 changes
5:26 2h10 Doncaster station (DON) 7:36 Manchester Airport £24 1 One-way 0 changes
8:20 2h24 Doncaster station (DON) 10:44 Manchester Airport £22 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport
Trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 10:42. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 6:35 |
Last train 10:42 |
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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 tomorrow, Wednesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:26 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h10 | 7:36 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:20 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h24 | 10:44 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:42 Doncaster station (DON) | 1h38 | 12:20 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Doncaster station (DON) and Manchester Airport
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FAQs: Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport train
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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster station (DON) and Manchester Airport
Most Doncaster station (DON) to Manchester Airport trains use the Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Doncaster station (DON) and Manchester Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Doncaster from Doncaster city centre
Doncaster train station facilities and services
Doncaster has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Doncaster.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Doncaster. ATMs are available at Doncaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Doncaster.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Doncaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Doncaster: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Doncaster: 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.
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