What is the cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Manchester is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doncaster to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Doncaster and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Manchester?

The distance between Doncaster and Manchester is 61 miles. The road distance is 52.3 miles.

How do I travel from Doncaster to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Doncaster to Manchester?

The train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Manchester bus from?

Doncaster to Manchester bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Cleveland Street/St James Street station.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Manchester train from?

Doncaster to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Manchester?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Doncaster to Manchester bus arrive?

Doncaster to Manchester bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A3 station.

Where does the Doncaster to Manchester train arrive?

Doncaster to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Manchester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Doncaster to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Doncaster to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Doncaster to Manchester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Doncaster to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 22m
£15–40
Drive 52 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Doncaster to Manchestercar 52 mi
1h 11m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3bus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
3h 15m

Doncaster to Manchester by train

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Shudehill Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 3h 15m.

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