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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Gainsborough is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Edinburgh Waverley, York and Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Gainsborough?

The distance between Falkirk and Gainsborough is 289 miles. The road distance is 262.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Falkirk to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Gainsborough bus from?

Falkirk to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Gainsborough train from?

Falkirk to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Train or bus from Falkirk to Gainsborough?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Gainsborough is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Falkirk to Gainsborough bus arrive?

Falkirk to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Falkirk to Gainsborough train arrive?

Falkirk to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Gainsborough is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Falkirk to Gainsborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Gainsborough?

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Falkirk to Gainsborough - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain
5h 42m
£93–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
10h 49m
£40–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
10h 47m
£57–153
Drive 261.2 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Gainsboroughcar 261.2 mi
4h 45m
£64–92
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
6h 17m
£102–207
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
7h 28m
£156–255
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
6h 20m
£88–203
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
7h 5m
£132–408

Falkirk to Gainsborough by train

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Gainsborough Lea Road via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Retford in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weir Street to Gainsborough Lea Road via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2, Doncaster, and Retford in around 10h 49m.

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