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

The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Gainsborough and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainsborough to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Drovers Call Care Home and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Rail Station Car Park, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Gainsborough and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at Bournemouth via Retford, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Gainsborough to Bournemouth?

The distance between Gainsborough and Bournemouth is 259 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Gainsborough to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Bournemouth train from?

Gainsborough to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Gainsborough to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Gainsborough to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Gainsborough to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Gainsborough to Bournemouth train arrive?

Gainsborough to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Gainsborough to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to Bournemouth is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Gainsborough to Bournemouth.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 8m
£67–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 35m
£35–61
Drive 226 mi
1. Drive from Gainsborough to Bournemouthcar 226 mi
3h 55m
£57–81
Train, fly, bus
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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 4m
£94–297
Train
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
6h 27m
£116–190

Gainsborough to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 258 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Bournemouth via Retford, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Bournemouth Station via Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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