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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 54m
    £56–135

  2. Drive 159.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Gainsboroughcar car 159.4 mi
    3h 4m
    £39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    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
    8h 12m
    £63–120

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain 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
    5h 42m
    £98–347

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    4h 19m
    £103–148

  6. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    5h 54m
    £86–183

Reading to Gainsborough by train and subway

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Drovers Call Care Home via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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