What is the best way to travel from Doncaster to Manchester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Manchester from Doncaster. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Doncaster?
You can reach Manchester with just £15 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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TransPennine Express1h 29m005:36DoncasterCentral Station07:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:36:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
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TransPennine Express1h 39m006:26DoncasterCentral Station08:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:26:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
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TransPennine Express1h 24m007:41DoncasterCentral Station09:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:41:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 24m
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Northern2h 1m006:34DoncasterCentral Station08:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:34:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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What are the fastest trips from Doncaster to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Doncaster in just 1h 24m with a Train from TransPennine Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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TransPennine Express1h 24m007:41DoncasterCentral Station09:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:41:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 24m
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TransPennine Express1h 29m005:36DoncasterCentral Station07:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:36:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
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TransPennine Express1h 39m006:26DoncasterCentral Station08:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:26:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
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Northern2h 1m006:34DoncasterCentral Station08:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:34:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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Bus from Doncaster to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Doncaster and Manchester?
In Doncaster, you will usually depart from Central Station, Frenchgate Interchange Bus Station or Manor Road/Grange Avenue, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Piccadilly Train Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Doncaster? With 4 connections between 2 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Doncaster and Manchester, you can pay as low as £15 with a Train from TransPennine Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to Manchester in just 1h 24m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Doncaster and Manchester are TransPennine Express and Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Doncaster and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bentley or to Salford, and look at flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Doncaster to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Doncaster and Manchester, are TransPennine Express and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: TransPennine Express and Northern
All you need to know when you travel from Doncaster to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Doncaster to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Doncaster to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Doncaster?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Manchester from Doncaster.
How far is Manchester from Doncaster?
The distance between Doncaster and Manchester is 73.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Doncaster and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 13 kgs, and a flight 18 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Doncaster to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £15 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Doncaster to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 1h 24m with a Train from TransPennine Express.
More routes to Doncaster and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Doncaster and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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