Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gainsborough travel guide

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With a population of 19,871, Gainsborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gainsborough to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gainsborough

Gainsborough in September
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gainsborough in September
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gainsborough

Plane

When flying to Gainsborough, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gainsborough departs from London and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Gainsborough, followed by East Midlands Railway. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Gainsborough Central is the busiest station in Gainsborough. Another popular train station is Gainsborough Kirton Lindsey, located 10 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gainsborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Gainsborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gainsborough. From London, the bus ride to Gainsborough takes 215 miles and will cost you around £34. From Exeter, the ticket costs about £63 for a journey of 595 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gainsborough, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gainsborough departs from London and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Gainsborough, followed by East Midlands Railway. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Gainsborough Central is the busiest station in Gainsborough. Another popular train station is Gainsborough Kirton Lindsey, located 10 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gainsborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Gainsborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gainsborough. From London, the bus ride to Gainsborough takes 215 miles and will cost you around £34. From Exeter, the ticket costs about £63 for a journey of 595 miles.

Airports near Gainsborough

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Gainsborough

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gainsborough

Most booked hotels in Gainsborough

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Cleatham Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Hickman Hill Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Black Horse Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The White Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The George Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Gainsborough Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Gainsborough

Hiring a car in Gainsborough costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Gainsborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gainsborough, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gainsborough costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Gainsborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gainsborough, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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