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How to get fromDoncaster to Athertonby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Doncaster to Atherton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 31m
    £22–36
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3bus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Morley Streetbus bus V2
    4h 54m
    £9–13
  3. Drive  64.8 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Athertoncar car 64.8 mi
    1h 35m
    £17–24

Doncaster to Atherton by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Atherton, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Morley Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 54m.

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