There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Gainsborough by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Retfordtrain Middlesbrough - London Kings Cross
2h 28m£37–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukx010
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
4h 59m£20–33Drive 102.7 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Gainsboroughcar 102.7 mi
1h 54m£26–37Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
4h 19m£45–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
4h 32m£30–61
Middlesbrough to Gainsborough by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Gainsborough is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Gainsborough is 110 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Middlesbrough to Gainsborough, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Gainsborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Middlesbrough to Gainsborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Gainsborough is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Middlesbrough to Retford 5 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Gainsborough Lea Road via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2, Doncaster, and Retford in around 4h 59m.
Train from Middlesbrough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Middlesbrough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Middlesbrough to Gainsborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Middlesbrough to Gainsborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Gainsborough is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Middlesbrough to Gainsborough.
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