What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Gainsborough?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Gainsborough is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Gainsborough?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Drovers Call Care Home via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via King's Cross and Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Brighton to Gainsborough?

The distance between Brighton and Gainsborough is 202 miles. The road distance is 201.9 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Gainsborough without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Gainsborough?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Brighton to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Gainsborough bus from?

Brighton to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Gainsborough train from?

Brighton to Gainsborough train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Gainsborough?

The best way to get from Brighton to Gainsborough is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Brighton to Gainsborough bus arrive?

Brighton to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Gainsborough train arrive?

Brighton to Gainsborough train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Gainsborough is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Brighton to Gainsborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Gainsborough?

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Where can I stay near Gainsborough?

There are 574+ hotels available in Gainsborough.

Brighton to Gainsborough - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 24m
£65–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
9h 20m
£48–118
Drive 200.7 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Gainsboroughcar 200.7 mi
4h 7m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
6h 58m
£123–379
Train via Central Bus Station
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
5h 11m
£75–126
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
7h 5m
£131–304

Brighton to Gainsborough by train

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Distance: 201.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Gainsborough Lea Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Drovers Call Care Home via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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