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How to get fromGainsborough to Cambridgeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainsborough to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    3h 24m
    £49–72

  2. Drive 102.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Cambridgecar car 102.2 mi
    1h 55m
    £25–36

  3. Line 100 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 107 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus T1
    4h 40m

  4. Train via Lincoln Central

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train Lincoln Central - Peterborough / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    3h 48m
    £49–92

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 777
    5h 48m
    £26–63

Gainsborough to Cambridge by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Cambridge via Retford and Peterborough in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Parkside via Rail Station Car Park and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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