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

The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to London is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to London is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Gainsborough and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainsborough to London. However, there are services departing from Drovers Call Care Home and arriving at Marble Arch via Rail Station Car Park and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Gainsborough and London?

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 20m.

How far is it from Gainsborough to London?

The distance between Gainsborough and London is 149 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainsborough to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Gainsborough to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to London bus from?

Gainsborough to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to London train from?

Gainsborough to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Gainsborough to London?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to London is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Gainsborough to London bus arrive?

Gainsborough to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Gainsborough to London train arrive?

Gainsborough to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Gainsborough to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to London is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Gainsborough to London.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 20m
£39–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
6h 22m
£31–78
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Gainsborough to Londoncar 147.5 mi
2h 52m
£37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 54m
£95–338
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Central Bus Stationbus 107 / ...
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Lincoln Central - London St Pancras International
4h 32m
£83–124

Gainsborough to London by train

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Distance: 147.7 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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 every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Marble Arch via Rail Station Car Park and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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