How to travel from Doncaster to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Birmingham is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Doncaster to Birmingham by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance153km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Birmingham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 1h 30m.

The distance between Doncaster and Birmingham is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Doncaster and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Birmingham is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Doncaster and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 30m.

CrossCountry run train services between Doncaster and Birmingham. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Doncaster and Birmingham. The distance is around 153km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

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Transport options from Doncaster to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£55($65)
every 20 mins150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£27($32)
on demand153km (95 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham