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How to get fromManchester to Doncasterby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    1h 23m
    £12–35
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    2h 53m
  3. Drive 51.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Doncastercar car 51.7 mi
    1h 11m
    £13–19

Manchester to Doncaster by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Doncaster, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 2h 53m.

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