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Manchester to Doncaster train with Transpennine Express

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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Doncaster

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Transpennine Express
09:131h22
Manchester
10:35Doncaster
£181One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
08:131h24
Manchester
09:37Doncaster
£191One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
19:131h23
Manchester
20:36Doncaster
£191One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
17:131h23
Manchester
18:36Doncaster
£201One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
16:131h22
Manchester
17:35Doncaster
£231One-way
0 changes

Manchester to Doncaster train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express19:13 Manchester1h23 20:36 Doncaster0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express16:13 Manchester1h22 17:35 Doncaster0 changesDirect
Northern RailNorthern Rail05:46 Manchester1h49 07:35 Doncaster0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express09:13 Manchester1h22 10:35 Doncaster0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express08:13 Manchester1h24 09:37 Doncaster0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Doncaster?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Doncaster is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Doncaster route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Doncaster per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Doncaster.

Train times from Manchester to Doncaster

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

1 h 22 m

Average

1 h 30 m

Trains per day

7

Distance

73 km

Of the 7 trains that leave Manchester for Doncaster every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Transpennine Express
16:131h22
Manchester
17:35Doncaster
£231One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
09:131h22
Manchester
10:35Doncaster
£181One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
19:131h23
Manchester
20:36Doncaster
£191One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
17:131h23
Manchester
18:36Doncaster
£201One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
08:131h24
Manchester
09:37Doncaster
£191One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Doncaster

Trains from Manchester to Doncaster run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
72 km
Average train duration
1h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
3
Train providers
3
Fastest train
1h 14m
First train
00:06
Last train
23:56
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Train companies: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) trains Manchester to Doncaster

For as little as £12 you can travel by train from Manchester to Doncaster with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3). Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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.

Manchester to Doncaster train information with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £12

FAQs: Manchester to Doncaster train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Doncaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Doncaster.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Doncaster can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Doncaster is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Doncaster train time is 1 h 17 min   covering the 45 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to Doncaster leaves at 00: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Doncaster leaves at 23: 56.
Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Manchester to Doncaster with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Doncaster. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Doncaster.
Take the Manchester to Doncaster train with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Manchester and Doncaster as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 56.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Doncaster, located 0.5 miles (777 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Doncaster from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Doncaster is March.
You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Doncaster 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Doncaster

Manchester
Doncaster
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Doncaster.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
The major train station for arrivals in Doncaster is Doncaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Doncaster for your journey to Doncaster from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • 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
Public transport options for Doncaster
  • 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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