What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Drovers Call Care Home via Bus Station, Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Gainsborough is 192 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough?

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Where can I stay near Gainsborough?

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Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 13m
£59–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
8h 53m
£34–80
Drive 165.9 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsboroughcar 165.9 mi
3h
£41–59
Train via Central Bus Station
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
5h 23m
£62–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 59m
£64–118

Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough by train and subway

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Distance: 191.1 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Drovers Call Care Home via Bus Station, Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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