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With great shopping, lots of attractions and the famous race course, there’s every reason to travel to Doncaster. As well as the obvious, this popular market town also has some unexpected treats like the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and the Doncaster Art Gallery and Museum.In addition to these offerings it’s only 1 hour 30 minutes from Manchester and an hour and 15 minutes from Cleethorpes.
Whether you’re travelling to Doncaster for business or pleasure, you can browse and secure cheap train tickets to Doncaster with TransPennine Express. Remember to book your tickets in advance for the best deals.
Doncaster station is has plenty of options when it comes to onward travel: the bus station is close by and also has an airport bus to take you directly to Doncaster airport. In addition to that there is a taxi rank right outside and it’s signposted throughout the station. Parking is available in front of the station at Frenchgate Shopping Centre.
There is one main train station in Doncaster. Whether you’re jumping on one of our trains in Doncaster or departing at this South Yorkshire city, you’ll do so from Doncaster Station.
It is centrally located in Doncaster and within walking distance to many of the city’s amenities – the market is just an 8 minute walk away. If you’re heading to Doncaster Races you can hop in a taxi outside the station for the 1.5 mile journey.
The length of your journey to Doncaster will depend on your chosen route to this South Yorkshire city. Trains from Manchester to Doncaster have a journey time of just under 1 hour and a half, whilst those from Liverpool are a little longer at around 2 hours 20 minutes. If you’re travelling to Doncaster from Leeds, your journey will take 45 minutes, whilst the journey time from Edinburgh to Doncaster is around 3 hours.
When it comes to securing yourself cheap train tickets to Doncaster, you have a few different options. If you book your train tickets to Doncaster in advance, you can save as much as 50%. For regular train travel to Doncaster, a season ticket will save you money whether you choose weekly, monthly or the full calendar year. Railcards will also help you cut costs, as will travelling on Doncaster trains during off-peak times and being flexible with your chosen train.
For ideas on what to do in Doncaster, see Visit Doncaster.
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Did you know you can book train tickets up to 24 weeks before you travel? Buying Advance tickets is one of the best ways to save on rail fares. Be the first to know when our Advance tickets are available by signing up for cheap ticket alerts. So, get ahead of the game for your next trip and you could save over 50%*!
A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
If a guaranteed third off train tickets sounds like music to your ears, a Railcard could be the perfect option. Whether you’re a student, senior, jobseeker, or just love to travel, there’s a Railcard for you. Available for one or three years, these cards help you explore the North and Scotland for less. Check out the different TransPennine Express Railcards.
Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
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