There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Gainsborough by train or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
3h 40m£39–80Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Gainsboroughcar 107.1 mi
2h 13m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
3h 41m£41–83Train #2
- Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain Crewe - Lincoln Central
5h 33m£60–93
Chester to Gainsborough by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Gainsborough is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Crewe, Stockport and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Chester and Gainsborough is 116 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Gainsborough without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chester to Gainsborough, including transfers.
Chester to Gainsborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Gainsborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Gainsborough is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Chester to Gainsborough.
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Chester to Gainsborough Lea Road via Crewe, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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