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How to get fromGainsborough to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainsborough to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 43m
    £60–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    8h 14m
    £35–79

  3. Drive 165.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Southend-on-Seacar car 165.2 mi
    3h
    £40–58

  4. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    3h 44m
    £56–142

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    6h 43m
    £61–110

Gainsborough to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 191 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Southend Victoria via Retford, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Travel Centre via Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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