Trains from Doncaster to Manchester

Doncaster to Manchester train information

Doncaster Manchester train map

Train duration 1h21m
Arrival Manchester, England
Departure Doncaster, England
Distance 45 Miles
Train operators TransPennine Express
Lowest train price from £9.60
Average train price £26.00

Which operators can I use?

There are many train companies across the country & Europe but the journey connecting Doncaster in England to Manchester in England are run by TransPennine Express.

How much times does it take?

There are 45 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Doncaster to Manchester is approximately 1h21m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Manchester from Doncaster, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

How much does it costs?

We found tickets from £9.60 to travel in the next month. Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Doncaster to Manchester train tickets

from £9.60 MORE 1h39m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from €26.00 MORE 6h30m
from £19.32 MORE 6h30m

Doncaster - Manchester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Doncaster to Manchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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

Train times Doncaster to Manchester

When are the next trains to Manchester?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
Doncaster
15:40
Manchester Piccadilly
17:08
1h28m TransPennine Express
Doncaster
15:50
Manchester Victoria
18:00
2h10m Multiple companies
Doncaster
16:44
Manchester Piccadilly
18:08
1h24m TransPennine Express
Doncaster
16:58
Manchester Victoria
19:03
2h05m Multiple companies
Doncaster
17:44
Manchester Piccadilly
19:08
1h24m TransPennine Express
Doncaster
17:51
Manchester Victoria
19:59
2h08m Multiple companies

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

Looking at our data, 6 trains from Doncaster to Manchester are being operated today and 0 tomorrow. The first Doncaster Manchester train departs at 15:40 while the last train departs at 17:51. The first and last departure hours might change from one day to another and there might be less trains during weekends and bank holidays. Train companies can as well adapt the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the demand.

Doncaster - Manchester: the best time to book cheap trains

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

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Days before Departure

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Purchasing your train from Doncaster to Manchester in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £9 when booking your ticket 7 days in advance which is 41% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Doncaster to Manchester trains

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

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Doncaster
Manchester
Piccadilly
£9.60 15/06/2025 16:44 TransPennine Express 1 month ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Piccadilly
£9.60 15/06/2025 17:44 TransPennine Express 1 month ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Piccadilly
£11.80 15/06/2025 15:40 TransPennine Express 1 month ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Piccadilly
£28.00 27/06/2025 15:43 TransPennine Express 9 days ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Piccadilly
£28.00 27/06/2025 16:43 TransPennine Express 9 days ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Piccadilly
£28.00 27/06/2025 15:59 9 days ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Victoria
£33.90 27/06/2025 17:18 9 days ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Victoria
£33.90 27/06/2025 15:15 9 days ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Victoria
£33.90 15/06/2025 16:58 1 month ago
Doncaster
Manchester
Victoria
£33.90 15/06/2025 17:51 1 month ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Doncaster Manchester train

Discount Doncaster - Manchester 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 Manchester train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

The main benefit of purchasing a railcard is that you only need a few trips to break even.

You will need to buy at least £88 of train tickets in a year for the railcard to be worth the investment. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you purchase after that, you will spare money.

For instance, train tickets from Doncaster to Manchester cost on average £25.86 (1). When dividing £88 by £25.86 (£88/£25.86 = 3.4), you can see that after only 4 one way trips from Manchester to Doncaster, the card will have paid for itself.

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(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 Manchester train £25.86 £17.24 £8.62 3.41

(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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