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How to get fromPortsmouth to Gainsboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Portsmouth to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 59m
    £69–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    9h 4m
    £49–117

  3. Drive 211.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Gainsboroughcar car 211.3 mi
    3h 48m
    £52–75

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    5h 58m
    £111–248

  5. Train via Barnham

    1. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain train London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
    6h 53m
    £91–167

  6. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    7h 3m
    £105–224

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    6h 47m
    £106–352

Portsmouth to Gainsborough by train, subway, and foot

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Drovers Call Care Home via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 4m.

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