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How to get fromAberdeen to Gainsboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberdeen to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Retfordtrain train Aberdeen - Retford / ...
    6h 34m
    £133–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to King Streetbus bus 98
    12h 10m
    £48–71

  3. Drive  352.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Gainsboroughcar car 352.5 mi
    6h 42m
    £88–127

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    5h 32m
    £105–261

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    8h 36m
    £181–277

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ABZ - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    6h 2m
    £117–294

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ABZ - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    6h 48m
    £110–388

Aberdeen to Gainsborough by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Retford twice a week. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to King Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 12h 10m.

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