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How to get fromHatfield to Gainsboroughby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to King's Crosstrain train Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 29m
    £37–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hatfield station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    6h 59m
    £26–44

  3. Drive  126.9 mi

    1. Drive from Hatfield to Gainsboroughcar car 126.9 mi
    2h 15m
    £32–46

  4. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Stevenage to Peterboroughtrain train Horsham - Peterborough / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
    4h 6m
    £45–98

  5. Train via Peterborough #2

    1. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    6h 2m
    £60–106

Hatfield to Gainsborough by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Hatfield (Herts) to Gainsborough Lea Road via King's Cross and Retford in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hatfield station to Drovers Call Care Home via Milton Keynes Coachway, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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