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There are 5 ways to get from Gainsborough to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 23m
    £29–71
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Marble Archbus bus 451
    6h 28m
    £31–49
  3. Drive  147.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Londoncar car 147.5 mi
    2h 52m
    £37–54
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4h 55m
    £92–339
  5. Train via Lincoln Central

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Lincoln Central - London St Pancras International
    4h 12m
    £75–120

Gainsborough to London by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Marble Arch once daily. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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