The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Gainsborough
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Gainsborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Gainsborough will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 buses that leave London for Gainsborough 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 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 35 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 coach and train for London to Gainsborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Gainsborough 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 213 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Gainsborough bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Gainsborough coaches for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:30 London | 4h35 | 20:05 Gainsborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Gainsborough
Buses from London to Gainsborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. 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 06:40, the last at 18:39. The fastest coach covers the 213 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 06:40 |
Last bus 18:39 |
FAQs: London to Gainsborough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Gainsborough
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 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
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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