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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gainsborough is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Drovers Call Care Home via St Margaret's Bus Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Exeter to Gainsborough?

The distance between Exeter and Gainsborough is 274 miles. The road distance is 246.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Exeter to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gainsborough bus from?

Exeter to Gainsborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gainsborough train from?

Exeter to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Gainsborough?

The best way to get from Exeter to Gainsborough is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Exeter to Gainsborough bus arrive?

Exeter to Gainsborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Gainsborough train arrive?

Exeter to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Gainsborough is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Exeter to Gainsborough.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 28m
£116–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
10h 24m
£36–55
Drive 245 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Gainsboroughcar 245 mi
4h 24m
£61–88
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
9h 9m
£123–219

Exeter to Gainsborough by train

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Drovers Call Care Home via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 10h 24m.

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