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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 22 m
Trains on 05 Sept
32
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 32 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON), including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.
W8467611:131h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:38Doncaster station (DON)£121One-way0 changes- W8470616:131h23Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)17:36Doncaster station (DON)£161One-way0 changes
- W8473621:131h22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)22:35Doncaster station (DON)£161One-way0 changes
- W8471117:131h22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)18:35Doncaster station (DON)£161One-way0 changes
- W8471718:131h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)19:39Doncaster station (DON)£161One-way0 changes
- W8467110:131h21Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:34Doncaster station (DON)£191One-way0 changes
- W846496:131h22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:35Doncaster station (DON)£181One-way0 changes
- W8469314:131h22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:35Doncaster station (DON)£311One-way0 changes
- W8468713:131h22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)14:35Doncaster station (DON)£311One-way0 changes
- W8470115:131h22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)16:35Doncaster station (DON)£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a coach costs an average of £32.
Distance: 72 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON):
A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Doncaster station (DON) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84730 | Delayed 19:14 20:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h26 | 21:39 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
 C04382+ G89715 | Delayed 19:58 20:43Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h40 | 22:23 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84737 | On time 21:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h27 | 22:40 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04392+G89720 | On time 21:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h46 | 23:27 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84740 | On time 22:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h40 | 23:53 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84649 | 6:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h22 | 7:35 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84652 | 7:12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h24 | 8:36 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04345+G89686 | 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h40 | 9:23 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84659 | 8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h23 | 9:36 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04349+G89689 | 8:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 10:24 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84664 | 9:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h23 | 10:36 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04351+G89691 | 9:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 11:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84671 | 10:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h21 | 11:34 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04355+G89693 | 10:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 12:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84676 | 11:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h25 | 12:38 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04358+G89695 | 11:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 13:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84682 | 12:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h23 | 13:36 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04361+G89697 | 12:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 14:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84687 | 13:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h22 | 14:35 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04364+G89699 | 13:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 15:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84693 | 14:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h22 | 15:35 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21580+G89701 | 14:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 16:24 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84701 | 15:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h22 | 16:35 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04370+G89703 | 15:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 17:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84706 | 16:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h23 | 17:36 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04373+G89705 | 16:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 18:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84711 | 17:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h22 | 18:35 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04376+G89709 | 17:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h40 | 19:23 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84717 | 18:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h26 | 19:39 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21582+G89181 | 18:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 20:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
| W84724 | 19:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h23 | 20:36 Doncaster station (DON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04391+C31966 | 19:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 21:22 Doncaster station (DON) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 21:17 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) 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 Doncaster station (DON), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Doncaster station (DON)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Doncaster station (DON) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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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