Trains from Doncaster to Birmingham

Doncaster to Birmingham train information

Doncaster Birmingham train map

Train duration 1h50m
Arrival Birmingham, England
Departure Doncaster, England
Distance 79 Miles
Train operators Cross Country
Lowest train price from £36.80
Average train price £64.00
  • The journey from Doncaster, situated in England and Birmingham, which is in England is well connected by trains. The trains are run by the following rail operators: Cross Country.
  • There are 79 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Doncaster to Birmingham is approximately 1h50m. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Birmingham from Doncaster, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.
  • Looking at our data, the best fare to travel by train in the next month is £36.80. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Doncaster to Birmingham train tickets

from £36.80 MORE 1h40m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from €18.00 MORE 2h45m

Doncaster - Birmingham prices calendar

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Doncaster - Birmingham: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Purchasing your train from Doncaster to Birmingham in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £24 when purchasing your train 1 day in advance which is 14% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Doncaster to Birmingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Doncaster and Birmingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Birmingham to Doncaster and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Doncaster
Birmingham
New Street
£36.80 23/06/2025 18:21 28 days ago
Doncaster
Birmingham
New Street
£67.20 23/06/2025 15:59 Cross Country 28 days ago
Doncaster
Birmingham
New Street
£67.20 23/06/2025 17:58 Cross Country 28 days ago
Doncaster
Birmingham
New Street
£70.60 23/06/2025 16:21 28 days ago
Doncaster
Birmingham
New Street
£71.10 23/06/2025 15:21 28 days ago
Doncaster
Birmingham
New Street
£71.10 23/06/2025 17:19 28 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Doncaster Birmingham train

Discount Doncaster - Birmingham train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Doncaster Birmingham train ticket.

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Doncaster to Birmingham? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Doncaster Birmingham ticket (i.e.: £64.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£64.00 = 1.38. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Doncaster to Birmingham (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Doncaster to Birmingham train £64.00 £42.67 £21.33 1.38

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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