There are 4 ways to get from Gainsborough to London by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 23m£29–71Drive 147.5 mi
- Drive from Gainsborough to Londoncar 147.5 mi
2h 52m£38–54Train, fly
- Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 51m£91–338Train via Lincoln Central
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Lincoln Central - London St Pancras International
4h 12m£75–120
Gainsborough to London by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to London is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to London is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to London. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at King's Cross via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Gainsborough and London is 149 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gainsborough to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Gainsborough to London, including transfers.
Gainsborough to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Gainsborough to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to London is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Gainsborough to London.
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What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and London, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Hull Trains also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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