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How to get fromEssex to Gainsboroughby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 5m
    £59–130

  2. Drive 139 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex to Gainsboroughcar car 139 mi
    2h 51m
    £34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 151
    7h 58m
    £35–80

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    5h 49m
    £64–98

  5. Line 333 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus 333 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    6h 18m

Essex to Gainsborough by train and subway

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Drovers Call Care Home via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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