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

The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Poole is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Poole is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Gainsborough and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainsborough to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Drovers Call Care Home and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Rail Station Car Park, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Gainsborough and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at Poole via Retford, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Gainsborough to Poole?

The distance between Gainsborough and Poole is 265 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Gainsborough to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Poole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Gainsborough to Poole?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Poole is to train via London which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Gainsborough to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gainsborough to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gainsborough to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to Poole is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Gainsborough to Poole.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 25m
£72–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 5m
£36–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 8m
£47–80
Drive 228.8 mi
1. Drive from Gainsborough to Poolecar 228.8 mi
4h 7m
£57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
7h 18m
£119–193

Gainsborough to Poole by train, foot, and subway

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.7 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Poole via Retford, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Seldown Coach Station via Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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