The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster 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 to Manchester Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Doncaster to Manchester Airport you need to make at least one change.
C02083+
G160719:182h50Doncaster station (DON)12:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£211One-way1 change
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G1607610:182h50Doncaster station (DON)13:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£211One-way1 change
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G898338:431h53Doncaster station (DON)10:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£221One-way1 change
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G898399:431h53Doncaster station (DON)11:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way1 change
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G8984710:431h53Doncaster station (DON)12:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way1 change
W84667+
G898399:431h53Doncaster station (DON)11:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way1 change
W84673+
G8984710:431h53Doncaster station (DON)12:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way1 change
W84661+
G898338:431h53Doncaster station (DON)10:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£221One-way1 change
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G898439:592h01Doncaster station (DON)12:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£461One-way2 changes
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G160719:182h50Doncaster station (DON)12:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£211One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Doncaster to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 77 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Manchester Airport trains for today, Sunday 14 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P24407+ W84660 · A28735 | On time 8:07 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h11 | 11:18 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84666+ G90101 | On time 9:45 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h10 | 11:55 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W29869+ C21588+ A28763 | On time 10:03 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h09 | 12:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84672+ G89837 | On time 10:42 Doncaster station (DON) | 1h57 | 12:39 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W29874+ C04441+ A28762 | On time 11:03 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h09 | 13:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84678 · W84905 | On time 11:41 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h01 | 13:42 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G01147+ C04442+ A28761 | On time 12:06 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h06 | 14:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84684+ G89844 | On time 12:41 Doncaster station (DON) | 1h54 | 14:35 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W29886+ C04443+ A28760 | On time 13:07 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h05 | 15:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84690+ G89848 | On time 13:41 Doncaster station (DON) | 1h54 | 15:35 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G01152+ C04446+ A28759 | On time 14:05 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h07 | 16:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84696+ G89851 | On time 14:40 Doncaster station (DON) | 1h55 | 16:35 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G01155+ C04449+ A28758 | On time 15:04 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h08 | 17:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84703 · W84917 | On time 15:41 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h01 | 17:42 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G80242+ G85562 · G89097+ A28755 | On time 15:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 4h29 | 20:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 changes | |
G01163+ C21589+ A28757 | On time 16:05 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h07 | 18:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Doncaster to Manchester Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Manchester Airport
Trains from Doncaster to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 12:18. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 7:20 |
Last train 12:18 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express from Doncaster to Manchester Airport trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Doncaster and Manchester Airport from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Doncaster to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster 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 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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