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Gainsborough to Bristol Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Gainsborough to Bristol? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €43.80, with average prices for this route around €43.80.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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21:49 9h 9m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	06:58 +1 Bristol Temple Meads	Find Tickets
23:05 9h 24m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	08:29 +1 Bristol Parkway	Find Tickets
23:05 10h 15m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	09:20 +1 Bristol Parkway	Find Tickets
23:05 10h 26m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	09:31 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Gainsborough to Bristol Train Route Details

First train

06:41

Last train

23:05

Departure station

Gainsborough

Arrival station

Bristol

Journey time

3h 31m

Distance

242 km

Price

€43.80*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Gainsborough to Bristol

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Gainsborough to Bristol during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Gainsborough to Bristol for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Gainsborough to Bristol, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Gainsborough to Bristol ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Gainsborough to Bristol more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Gainsborough to Bristol train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Gainsborough to Bristol Train prices and times

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