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How to get fromGainsborough to Chesterby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainsborough to Chester by train or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 21m
    £42–86
  2. Drive 106.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Chestercar car 106.6 mi
    2h 14m
    £26–38
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3h 29m
    £44–88
  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe
    5h 25m
    £60–99

Gainsborough to Chester by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Chester via Sheffield, Stockport, and Crewe in around 3h 21m.

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