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How to get fromGainsborough to Thorneby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 387 bus

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    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Doncastertrain train Lincoln Central - Doncaster / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus bus 387 / ...
    1h 21m

  2. Drive 23.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Thornecar car 23.6 mi
    37 min
    £6–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Retfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Retford to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Thorne Northtrain train
    2h 1m
    £12–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gainsborough to Thornetaxi taxi 23.6 mi
    37 min
    £50–65

  5. Bus, line 387 bus

    1. Take the bus from King Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 98
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus bus 387 / ...
    2h 13m

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Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Thorne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Thorne, Doncaster, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Thorne North via Retford and Doncaster in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Street via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 in around 2h 13m.

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