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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from King Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 98
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Carlisletrain train Doncaster - Edinburgh
    5h 3m
    £60–91

  2. Drive 161.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Carlislecar car 161.7 mi
    2h 58m
    £40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from King Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 98
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    6h 59m

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    5h 3m
    £68–134

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Leedstrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    5h 40m
    £73–131

Gainsborough to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from King Street to Halston Hotel via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Carlisle via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 3m.

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