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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Gainsboroughby plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Gainsborough by plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    3h 57m
    £50–169

  2. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    4h 52m
    £48–143

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Gainsboroughcar car
    9h 19m
    £54–340

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    11h 23m
    £94–194

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    4h 41m
    £61–188

  6. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    4h
    £48–155

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    4h 27m
    £75–185

  8. Ferry, train via Manchester

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    11h 39m
    £96–274

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Gainsborough by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 248.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Gainsborough. However, you can fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Gainsborough Lea Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Gainsborough via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 19m.

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