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How to get fromRotherham to Gainsboroughby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Sheffieldtrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    1h 51m
    £12–24

  2. Drive  27.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotherham to Gainsboroughcar car 27.1 mi
    42 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 19 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate/Doncaster Gate to Worksop Bus Stationbus bus 19A / ...
    2. Take the train from Worksop to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    2h 31m
    £11–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rotherham to Gainsboroughtaxi taxi 27.1 mi
    42 min
    £120–150

Rotherham to Gainsborough by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 1h 51m.

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