How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Doncaster?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Doncaster start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £81. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Doncaster?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Doncaster is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 27m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Doncaster route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Doncaster?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Doncaster departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 21:03.

Train Birmingham to Doncaster from £22

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Doncaster on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:55	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	10:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	11:54	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:55	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	10:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	11:54	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	17:28	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	18:55	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Doncaster on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:55	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	10:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	11:54	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:55	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	10:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	11:54	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	17:28	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	18:55	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Doncaster on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:55	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	10:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	11:54	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:55	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	10:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	11:54	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	17:28	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	18:55	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Doncaster on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:55	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	10:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	11:54	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:55	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	10:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	11:54	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	17:28	Birmingham New Street	1h 27m	18:55	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Doncaster on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 9m	13:12	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	19:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 59m	21:02	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	11:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 9m	13:12	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	12:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 10m	14:13	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	12:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 10m	14:13	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 09:42 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Doncaster

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Doncaster. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

79 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £20	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£35 - £168	Average duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £15	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £35

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Doncaster by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Doncaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Doncaster start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £81. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Doncaster?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Doncaster is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 27m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Doncaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Doncaster?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Doncaster departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 21:03.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/12

£20

08/12

£51

Today

£43

10/12

£43

11/12

£43

12/12

£67

13/12

No data

14/12

£66

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Doncaster was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Doncaster as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £187 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Doncaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £43, which is on 2025-12-10.