What is the cheapest way to get from Oldham to Gainsborough?

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Gainsborough is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oldham to Gainsborough?

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham station to Gainsborough station. However, there are services departing from Oldham Bus Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Greenfield and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Oldham to Gainsborough?

The distance between Oldham and Gainsborough is 83 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oldham to Gainsborough without a car?

The best way to get from Oldham to Gainsborough without a car is to line 83 bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs £29 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Oldham to Gainsborough?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Oldham to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Gainsborough bus from?

Oldham to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Oldham Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Gainsborough train from?

Oldham to Gainsborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Greenfield station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Gainsborough?

The best way to get from Oldham to Gainsborough is to line 184 bus and line 231 bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Oldham to Gainsborough bus arrive?

Oldham to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Huddersfield Bus Station.

Where does the Oldham to Gainsborough train arrive?

Oldham to Gainsborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Gainsborough is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Oldham to Gainsborough.

Where can I stay near Gainsborough?

There are 590+ hotels available in Gainsborough.

Oldham to Gainsborough - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 83 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Gainsborough by bus, train, or car

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Line 83 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
3h 24m
£30–61
Line 184 bus, line 231 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 184
2. Take the bus from Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 231 / ...
5h 30m
£15–37
Drive 66.5 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Gainsboroughcar 66.5 mi
1h 37m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Greenfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
4h 18m
£35–64

Oldham to Gainsborough by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 82.1 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Oldham Bus Station to Gainsborough Lea Road via Huddersfield Bus Station, Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station, Wakefield Bus Station, Wakefield Westgate, Doncaster, and Retford in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oldham Bus Station to Gainsborough Lea Road via Greenfield Station, Greenfield, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 4h 18m.

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