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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Gainsborough is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Durham to Gainsborough?

The distance between Durham and Gainsborough is 138 miles. The road distance is 118.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Gainsborough without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Durham to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Gainsborough train from?

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

Where does the Durham to Gainsborough train arrive?

Durham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Durham to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Gainsborough is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Durham to Gainsborough.

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

Book your Durham to Gainsborough train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gainsborough?

There are 580+ hotels available in Gainsborough.

Durham to Gainsborough - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to King Streetbus 98
3h 28m
£37–71
Drive 117.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Gainsboroughcar 117.7 mi
2h 12m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
4h 1m
£50–104
Train, bus via York
1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to King Streetbus 98
3h 45m
£33–72

Durham to Gainsborough by train and bus

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.2 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Gainsborough Lea Road via Leeds in around 4h 1m.

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