There are 5 ways to get from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Middlesbroughtrain London Kings Cross - Middlesbrough
2h 41m£33–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus 98
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Station Stand 11bus
5h 25m£18–25Drive 103.3 mi
- Drive from Gainsborough to Middlesbroughcar 103.3 mi
1h 55m£26–38Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
4h 1m£46–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 133 / ...
4h 30m£31–58
Gainsborough to Middlesbrough by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Bus Station Stand 11 via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at Middlesbrough via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Gainsborough and Middlesbrough is 110 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough, including transfers.
Gainsborough to Middlesbrough bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from King Street station.
Gainsborough to Middlesbrough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Middlesbrough, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to Middlesbrough 5 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Bus Station Stand 11 via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 5h 25m.
Train from Retford to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from King Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Gainsborough to Middlesbrough bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 station.
Gainsborough to Middlesbrough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to Middlesbrough is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Gainsborough to Middlesbrough.
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