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

The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Exeter is to train and bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Gainsborough and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainsborough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Drovers Call Care Home and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Rail Station Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Gainsborough and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Gainsborough to Exeter?

The distance between Gainsborough and Exeter is 276 miles. The road distance is 246.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Gainsborough to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Exeter bus from?

Gainsborough to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Exeter train from?

Gainsborough to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.

Train or bus from Gainsborough to Exeter?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Gainsborough to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gainsborough to Exeter train arrive?

Gainsborough to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Gainsborough to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to Exeter is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Gainsborough to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to SheffieldLincoln Central - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 42m
£83–238
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Meadowhall
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Honiton Road P&RFal
8h 59m
£33–76
Drive 245.2 mi
1. Drive from Gainsborough to Exeter245.2 mi
4h 21m
£61–88
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
5h 27m
£102–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
9h 42m
£34–77

Gainsborough to Exeter by train

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Distance: 274.7 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Exeter St Davids via Sheffield in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Bampfylde Street via Rail Station Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 42m.

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