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Trains to London from Gainsborough Lea Road
It takes an average of 3h 42m to travel from Gainsborough Lea Road to London by train, over a distance of around 133 miles (213 km). There are normally 158 trains per day travelling from Gainsborough Lea Road to London and tickets for this journey start from £29.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:05 | |
| Departure station | Gainsborough Lea Road | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 1h 59m | |
| Distance | 133 miles (213 km) | |
| Frequency | 158 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Greater Anglia, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink |
Trains to London from Gainsborough Lea Road
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It takes an average of 3 hours 42 minutes to travel from Gainsborough Lea Road to London by train. You'll find on average 158 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to London by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway and Thameslink.
The journey from Gainsborough Lea Road to London starts at £29.60. Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Gainsborough Lea Road to London?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
Train tickets from Gainsborough Lea Road to London start at £29.60§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.
3. Use a Railcard
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4. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
5. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
6. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Gainsborough Lea Road to London is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.