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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 44m
    £73–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    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 5m
    £47–116

  3. Drive 199.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Gainsboroughcar car 199.2 mi
    3h 32m
    £49–70

  4. Fly, 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 7m
    £103–231

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    5h 39m
    £132–194

  6. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Horshamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    7h 54m
    £115–235

Southampton to Gainsborough by train, subway, and foot

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Southampton to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Drovers Call Care Home via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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