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How to get fromGainsborough to Northamptonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    3h 49m
    £55–110

  2. Line 100 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 107 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    5h 18m
    £15–25

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Meadowhalltrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus bus Ukn31
    4h 7m
    £23–39

  4. Drive  90.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Northamptoncar car 90.2 mi
    1h 56m
    £23–33

  5. Train, bus via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Market Harboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Market Hall to Marriott Streetbus bus 77 / ...
    4h 24m
    £45–66

Gainsborough to Northampton by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Northampton via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Northampton Town Centre via Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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