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How to get fromEast Grinstead to Gainsboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from East Grinstead to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Grinstead to London Victoriatrain train East Grinstead - London Victoria
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 11m
    £56–123

  2. Drive 179.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Grinstead to Gainsboroughcar car 179.2 mi
    3h 48m
    £44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    10h 3m
    £45–108

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from East Grinstead to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    6h 39m
    £115–389

  5. Train via Central Bus Station

    1. Take the train from East Grinstead to London Victoriatrain train East Grinstead - London Victoria
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain train London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
    5h 2m
    £66–111

  6. Line 400 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 400
    2. Take the train from Redhill to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    6h 36m

East Grinstead to Gainsborough by train and subway

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between East Grinstead, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from East Grinstead to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Drovers Call Care Home via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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