Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Oct

Cheapest price on 20 Oct

£18

Average ticket price on 20 Oct

£25

Fastest journey on 20 Oct

1 h 22 m

Average journey duration on 20 Oct

1 h 22 m

Trains on 20 Oct

32

Distance

72 km

Cheap tickets

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 £18.

Fast trains

On Tue 20 Oct, 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 22 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressW84683
    12:131h23
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    13:36Doncaster station (DON)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84730
    20:131h26
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    21:39Doncaster station (DON)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84737
    21:131h27
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    22:40Doncaster station (DON)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84740
    22:131h40
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    23:53Doncaster station (DON)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84705
    16:131h24
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    17:37Doncaster station (DON)
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 4 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 9m.

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
72 km
Average train duration
1h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 9m
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
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

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, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW84740
Delayed
21:21 22:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h40
23:53 Doncaster station (DON)
0 changesdirect
Tuesday 20 October
Transpennine ExpressW846486:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h26
7:36 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846537:12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h25
8:37 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04344+Northern RailG896857:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h40
9:23 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW846588:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h23
9:36 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04347+Northern RailG896888:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
10:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW846659:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h23
10:36 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04350+Northern RailG896919:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
11:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8467010:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h25
11:38 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04354+Northern RailG8969310:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
12:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8467711:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h25
12:38 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04357+Northern RailG8969511:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
13:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8468312:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h23
13:36 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04359+Northern RailG8969712:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
14:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8468913:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h23
14:36 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04363+Northern RailG8969913:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
15:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8469514:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h22
15:35 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04365+Northern RailG8970114:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h41
16:24 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8470015:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h26
16:39 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04368+Northern RailG8970315:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
17:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8470516:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h24
17:37 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04372+Northern RailG8970516:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
18:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8471217:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h22
18:35 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21806+Northern RailG8970717:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h41
19:24 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8471918:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h22
19:35 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21581+Northern RailG8918018:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h39
20:22 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8472519:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h23
20:36 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04380+Northern RailG8971219:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h38
21:21 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8473020:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h26
21:39 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04382+Northern RailG8971520:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h40
22:23 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8473721:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h27
22:40 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04392+Northern RailG8972021:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h46
23:27 Doncaster station (DON)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8474022:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h40
23:53 Doncaster station (DON)0 changesdirect

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Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Doncaster station (DON) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£8
Transpennine Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£14
East Midlands Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£16
Northern Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£31
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) covers a distance of 72 km and takes approximately 1h 9m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) is 72 km.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) leaves at 5:10.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) departs at 21:17.
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Doncaster station (DON). The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express.
There is no night train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON).
Booking trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster offers a mix of urban and countryside views. As the train leaves Manchester, passengers can see the city's industrial heritage and urban landscapes. Further along, the route passes through the scenic Pennines with rolling hills and picturesque countryside, providing a pleasant visual experience.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Doncaster station (DON).

popular train stations

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.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Doncaster
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min

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.

Most popular trains to and from Doncaster station (DON) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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