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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Gainsboroughby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 9m
    £43–102

  2. Drive 133.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gainsboroughcar car 133.4 mi
    2h 27m
    £33–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk001 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    5h 13m
    £39–68

  4. Train via York

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 25m
    £48–91

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    4h 15m
    £66–130

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to King Streetbus bus 98
    6h 28m

Newcastle upon Tyne to Gainsborough by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to King Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 6h 28m.

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