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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainsborough to Wales 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 5m
    £92–155

  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 Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    7h 53m
    £33–58

  3. Drive  200 mi

    1. Drive from Gainsborough to Cardiffcar car 200 mi
    3h 40m
    £50–72

  4. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain train Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
    6h
    £90–142

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Meadowhalltrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    8h 7m
    £36–62

Gainsborough to Wales by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station Car Park and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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