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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Peterborough - Doncaster
    1h 34m
    £30–50

  2. Drive  66.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peterborough to Gainsboroughcar car 66.7 mi
    1h 29m
    £17–25

  3. Train via Retford

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Retford to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    1h 34m
    £24–35

  4. Train via Lincoln Central

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2h 7m
    £24–46

  5. Train, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Homebus bus 107 / ...
    2h 50m
    £22–41

Peterborough to Gainsborough by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Peterborough to Gainsborough Lea Road 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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