There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 35m£36–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
8h 30m£34–60Drive 156.4 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Gainsboroughcar 156.4 mi
2h 48m£39–56Train, line 100 bus
- Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Homebus 107 / ...
4h 56m£52–75Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
4h 59m£69–114
ExCeL London to Gainsborough by foot, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Gainsborough is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at Drovers Call Care Home via London Victoria and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Custom House and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Moorgate station, King's Cross and Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Gainsborough is 157 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from ExCeL London to Gainsborough, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
ExCeL London to Gainsborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Gainsborough is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station Car Park once daily. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Central Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Home
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
ExCeL London to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station Car Park.
ExCeL London to Gainsborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Gainsborough is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from ExCeL London to Gainsborough.
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