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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Gainsborough is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Drovers Call Care Home via Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Derby to Gainsborough?

The distance between Derby and Gainsborough is 69 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Gainsborough without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Derby to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Gainsborough bus from?

Derby to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Gainsborough train from?

Derby to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Gainsborough?

The best way to get from Derby to Gainsborough is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Derby to Gainsborough bus arrive?

Derby to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Upper Parliament Street station.

Where does the Derby to Gainsborough train arrive?

Derby to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Derby to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Gainsborough is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Derby to Gainsborough.

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

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Derby to Gainsborough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 3m
£30–48
Drive 53.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Gainsboroughcar 53.4 mi
1h 16m
£14–19
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Upper Parliament Streetbus Ra
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Homebus 107 / ...
3h 49m
£16–32
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
2h 19m
£31–47
Train, line 100 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Homebus 107 / ...
2h 35m
£28–40

Derby to Gainsborough by train

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Home via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 3h 49m.

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