What is the cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Leicester is to line 100 bus and bus which costs £13 - £29 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Gainsborough and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainsborough to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Drovers Call Care Home and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Gainsborough and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Gainsborough to Leicester?

The distance between Gainsborough and Leicester is 99 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.

How do I travel from Gainsborough to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Gainsborough to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Gainsborough to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Leicester bus from?

Gainsborough to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Drovers Call Care Home station.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Leicester train from?

Gainsborough to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.

Train or bus from Gainsborough to Leicester?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Gainsborough to Leicester bus arrive?

Gainsborough to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Rail Station Car Park.

Where does the Gainsborough to Leicester train arrive?

Gainsborough to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Gainsborough to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to Leicester is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Gainsborough to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Gainsborough to Leicester?

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainsborough to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 22m
£43–73
Line 100 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Rail Station Car Parkbus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
3h 8m
£13–28
Drive 58.3 mi
1. Drive from Gainsborough to Leicestercar 58.3 mi
1h 10m
£15–21
Line 100 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Rail Station Car Parkbus 107 / ...
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Baxter Gatebus 9
3h 27m
£23–37

Gainsborough to Leicester by train

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.3 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station Car Park in around 3h 8m.

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