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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Doncaster
Showing times and prices for Nov 13
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€82
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
127 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Doncaster will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Fast trains
Of the 20 trains that leave Birmingham for Doncaster on Thu, Nov 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Thu, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C2320408:27AM1h28
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:55AMDoncaster station (DON)
€461One-way
0 transfers
C23147+
Y07233+
Y0211311:09AM2h13
Birmingham New Street (BHM)01:22PMDoncaster station (DON)
€671One-way
2 transfers
C23184+
Y2313004:30PM2h15
Birmingham New Street (BHM)06:45PMDoncaster station (DON)
€671One-way
1 transfer
C23652+Y0208509:03AM2h19
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:22AMDoncaster station (DON)
€851One-way
1 transfer
C23665+Y0210401:03PM2h19
Birmingham New Street (BHM)03:22PMDoncaster station (DON)
€851One-way
1 transfer
C2318605:28PM1h27
Birmingham New Street (BHM)06:55PMDoncaster station (DON)
€861One-way
0 transfers
C2320610:27AM1h27
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:54AMDoncaster station (DON)
€861One-way
0 transfers
C2320408:27AM1h28
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:55AMDoncaster station (DON)
€461One-way
0 transfers
C2317012:24PM1h30
Birmingham New Street (BHM)01:54PMDoncaster station (DON)
€861One-way
0 transfers
C23184+Y0210104:30PM1h54
Birmingham New Street (BHM)06:24PMDoncaster station (DON)
€851One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 127 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€57 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Doncaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Doncaster trains for today, Wednesday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:45 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C23204 | On time 8:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 9:55 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C23652+Y02085 | On time 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h19 | 11:22 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1 transfer | |
| C23652+P00068 | On time 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h13 | 11:16 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1 transfer | |
| C23142+Y07222+Y02085 | On time 9:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h13 | 11:22 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 2 transfers | |
| C23206 | On time 10:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h27 | 11:54 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C23658+Y23100 | On time 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 1:17 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Doncaster
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Trains from Birmingham to Doncaster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 127 km distance in 1h 27m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
Distance 127 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:03 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Doncaster trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Doncaster from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
€25
CrossCountry frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
€102
Cross Country frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Doncaster
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Doncaster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Doncaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Doncaster can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Doncaster is €65; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham to Doncaster train travel time is 1 h 27 min for the 126 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Birmingham to Doncaster leaves at 05: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Birmingham to Doncaster leaves at 22: 03.
There are 3 trains a day from Birmingham to Doncaster which require at least one change with CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Birmingham to Doncaster train with CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Birmingham and Doncaster as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 03.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Doncaster, located 0.5 miles (777 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Doncaster from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 27 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to Doncaster is March.
You have options as you can travel to Doncaster from Birmingham 2 different ways: coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Doncaster
Birmingham
Doncaster
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International for your trip from Birmingham to Doncaster.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Bordesley
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Bordesley
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside station entrance
Longbridge
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:30 - 15:00 None
Distance to city center
10 kmParking
- Car Park: Park and Ride
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; this toilet is operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:30-15:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Longbridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop to the left of the station entrance.
Witton
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Witton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Witton Road - under the railway bridge at public service bus stop at bottom of station ramp to Walsall bound platform
The major train station for arrivals in Doncaster is Doncaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Doncaster for your journey to Doncaster from Birmingham.
Doncaster
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Doncaster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
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