The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gainsborough to London
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gainsborough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gainsborough to London will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 buses that leave Gainsborough for London every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gainsborough to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gainsborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 213 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gainsborough to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gainsborough to London coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:40 Gainsborough | 5h40 | 16:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Gainsborough to London by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gainsborough to London
Buses from Gainsborough to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 17:14. The fastest coach covers the 213 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 17:14 |
Bus providers: National Express from Gainsborough to LondonYou can travel by bus between Gainsborough to London with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
FAQs: Gainsborough to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gainsborough to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gainsborough and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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