Doncaster to Birmingham International by train

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Overview: trains from Doncaster to Birmingham International

Find the key information for travelling by train from Doncaster to Birmingham International, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:38 View journey
Last train 23:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 126
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey US$98.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 22m
Train operators 12

Travelling by train from Doncaster to Birmingham International

Ready to travel from Doncaster to Birmingham International by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Doncaster and Birmingham International: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$98.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Doncaster to Birmingham International departure timetable

On this route, 28 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Doncaster at 05:38 and the last leaving at 23:51 during the week.

For weekend travel to Birmingham International, the earliest departure is at 05:38 and the last one is at 23:37. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 34 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Doncaster and Birmingham International

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 54 minutes, covering a total of 126 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Doncaster and Birmingham International?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Doncaster and Birmingham International 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Doncaster to Birmingham International travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Birmingham International.

FAQs about the train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham International

Want to know more about your journey from Doncaster to Birmingham International? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Doncaster and Birmingham International is 126 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.