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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain train
    5h 56m
    £99–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to King Streetbus bus 98
    9h 8m
    £32–115

  3. Drive 255.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Gainsboroughcar car 255.5 mi
    4h 30m
    £62–90

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    5h 44m
    £84–186

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Leedstrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    7h 7m
    £180–261

  6. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    7h 45m
    £99–211

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    6h 32m
    £91–195

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    6h 39m
    £116–432

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    6h 15m
    £95–256

Glasgow to Gainsborough by train

Calendar62Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gainsborough Lea Road via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Retford in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to King Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 9h 8m.

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