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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Drovers Call Care Home via Birmingham Coach Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Stockport and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Gainsborough is 127 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Gainsborough bus from?

Shrewsbury to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Gainsborough train from?

Shrewsbury to Gainsborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Gainsborough bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Gainsborough train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Gainsborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Gainsborough is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough?

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Where can I stay near Gainsborough?

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain
3h 40m
£49–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
7h 8m
£29–71
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Gainsboroughcar 120.3 mi
2h 25m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain Crewe - Lincoln Central
6h
£66–107

Shrewsbury to Gainsborough by train

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Distance: 126.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Gainsborough Lea Road via Stockport and Sheffield in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Drovers Call Care Home via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 7h 8m.

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