There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 36m£54–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
4h 33m£21–47Drive 92.2 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Gainsboroughcar 92.2 mi
1h 48m£23–33Train, line 100 bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Homebus 107 / ...
3h 44m£51–76
Birmingham to Gainsborough by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Gainsborough is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Drovers Call Care Home via Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Birmingham and Gainsborough is 109 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Birmingham to Gainsborough, including transfers.
Birmingham to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Gainsborough is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park twice daily. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Central Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Home
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station Car Park.
Birmingham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Gainsborough is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Birmingham to Gainsborough.
Book your Birmingham to Gainsborough train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Birmingham to Gainsborough bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 589+ hotels available in Gainsborough.






















