The average train between Doncaster and Manchester Victoria takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster to Manchester Victoria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Manchester Victoria. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Doncaster to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Doncaster and Manchester Victoria is 73.6 km. The road distance is 98 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.