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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Gainsborough is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Stockport and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Congleton to Gainsborough?

The distance between Congleton and Gainsborough is 89 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £21 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Congleton to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Gainsborough train from?

Congleton to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.

Where does the Congleton to Gainsborough train arrive?

Congleton to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Gainsborough is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Congleton to Gainsborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Gainsborough?

There are 520+ hotels available in Gainsborough.

Congleton to Gainsborough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Stockport
2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Road
3h 9m
£22–71
Drive 75.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Congleton to Gainsborough75.4 mi
1h 53m
£19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Square58
2. Take the bus from Square to Paternoster Row/SS2218
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Road
5h 15m
Train via Macclesfield
1. Take the train from Stockport to SheffieldStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea RoadLeeds - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 26m
£19–72
Train #2
1. Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln CentralCrewe - Lincoln Central
6h
£35–54

Congleton to Gainsborough by train

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3h 9mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.9 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Gainsborough Lea Road via Stockport and Sheffield in around 3h 9m.

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