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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    7h 27m
    £161–247

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    10h 10m
    £52–104

  3. Drive 262.5 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Gainsboroughcar car 262.5 mi
    4h 43m
    £64–93

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    6h 47m
    £126–253

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 151
    11h 38m
    £56–134

Barnstaple to Gainsborough by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Gainsborough Lea Road via Exeter St Davids and Sheffield in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Home via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 11h 38m.

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