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

The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Barnstaple is to train and bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Gainsborough and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainsborough to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Drovers Call Care Home and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Gainsborough and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at Barnstaple via Sheffield and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Gainsborough to Barnstaple?

The distance between Gainsborough and Barnstaple is 315 miles. The road distance is 264.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Gainsborough to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Barnstaple bus from?

Gainsborough to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Barnstaple train from?

Gainsborough to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.

Train or bus from Gainsborough to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Gainsborough to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Gainsborough to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Gainsborough to Barnstaple train arrive?

Gainsborough to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Gainsborough to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to Barnstaple is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Gainsborough to Barnstaple.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 34m
£160–248
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
10h 12m
£53–106
Drive 262.9 mi
1. Drive from Gainsborough to Barnstaplecar 262.9 mi
4h 43m
£64–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 54m
£125–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 53m
£56–134

Gainsborough to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 313.6 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Barnstaple via Sheffield and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Bus Station via Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 53m.

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