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How to get fromKing's Lynn to Gainsboroughby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from King's Lynn to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    3h 56m
    £51–91

  2. Drive 77.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from King's Lynn to Gainsboroughcar car 77.9 mi
    1h 38m
    £19–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hillington Square to Bus Stationbus bus 505
    2. Take the bus from St Mary's Church to Central Bus Stationbus bus 44
    6h 11m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Horse Fair Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
    4h 7m
    £29–64

  5. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hillington Square to Bus Stationbus bus 505
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus bus B5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Homebus bus 107 / ...
    6h 48m

King's Lynn to Gainsborough by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between King's Lynn, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Kings Lynn to Gainsborough Lea Road via Ely, Peterborough, and Retford in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillington Square to Drovers Call Care Home via Bus Station, St Mary's Church, and Central Bus Station in around 6h 11m.

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