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

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There are 5 ways to get from Thorne to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thorne North to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Retfordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Retford to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
    2h 12m
    £12–23

  2. Drive 23.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thorne to Gainsboroughcar car 23.4 mi
    37 min
    £6–9

  3. Line 387 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Parade/Plantation Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus 387 / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Doncaster - Lincoln Central
    2h 19m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thorne to Gainsboroughtaxi taxi 23.4 mi
    37 min
    £50–60

  5. Line 387 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from South Parade/Plantation Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus 387 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to King Streetbus bus 98
    3h 16m

Thorne to Gainsborough by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Thorne, Doncaster, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Thorne North to Gainsborough Lea Road via Doncaster and Retford in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Parade/Plantation Road to King Street via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 3h 16m.

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