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How to get fromChester to Gainsboroughby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Gainsborough by train or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    3h 39m
    £43–85

  2. Drive 107.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Chester to Gainsboroughcar car 107.1 mi
    2h 13m
    £27–38

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    3h 40m
    £44–87

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central
    5h 29m
    £61–99

Chester to Gainsborough by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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 39m.

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