There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 21m£45–76Drive 102.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cambridge to Gainsboroughcar 102.9 mi
1h 55m£25–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
- Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
4h 27mTrain via Lincoln Central
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 31m£50–91Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
5h 18m£25–60
Cambridge to Gainsborough by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Gainsborough is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Drovers Call Care Home via St Margaret's Bus Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Peterborough and Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Cambridge and Gainsborough is 117 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Cambridge to Gainsborough, including transfers.
Cambridge to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Gainsborough is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Gainsborough Lea Road via Peterborough and Retford in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Drovers Call Care Home via St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01954 230011
- Website
- go-whippet.co.uk
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.go-whippet.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Cambridge to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Gainsborough is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Cambridge to Gainsborough.
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