There are 3 ways to get from Gainsborough to Durham by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from King Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus 98
- Take the train from Doncaster to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
2h 56m£33–72Drive 117.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainsborough to Durhamcar 117.9 mi
2h 12m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
3h 33m£50–102
Gainsborough to Durham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Durham is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Durham. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at Durham via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Gainsborough and Durham is 138 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gainsborough to Durham without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Gainsborough to Durham, including transfers.
Gainsborough to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to Durham is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Gainsborough to Durham.
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What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Durham, England?
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Durham via Leeds in around 3h 33m.
Train from Doncaster to York
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from King Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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