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How to get fromGainsborough to Ilkestonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Gainsborough to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2h 7m
    £36–60

  2. Drive 46.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Ilkestoncar car 46.8 mi
    1h 11m
    £12–17

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Worksop to Mansfieldtrain train Worksop - Nottingham
    2. Take the bus from Mansfield Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 33
    3h 43m
    £19–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gainsborough to Ilkestontaxi taxi 46.8 mi
    1h 11m
    £95–120

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Upper Parliament Street to Market Placebus bus Two
    2h 24m
    £28–48

  6. Line 100 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 107 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    3. Take the bus from Burton Street to Market Placebus bus Two
    3h 48m
    £13–27

  7. Train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the train from Worksop to Hucknalltrain train Worksop - Nottingham
    2. Take the bus from Tram Park & Ride to Market Placebus bus 34
    3h 57m
    £24–37

Gainsborough to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to The Spinney via Sheffield, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Market Place via Rail Station Car Park, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 3h 48m.

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