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Outbound fromGainsborough Lea Road to Stansted Airport by train
It takes an average of 4h 44m to travel from Gainsborough Lea Road to Stansted Airport by train, over a distance of around 112 miles (180 km). There are normally 33 trains per day travelling from Gainsborough Lea Road to Stansted Airport and tickets for this journey start from £52.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:05 | |
| Departure station | Gainsborough Lea Road | |
| Arrival station | Stansted Airport | |
| Journey time | From 3h 9m | |
| Distance | 112 miles (180 km) | |
| Frequency | 33 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £52.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Gainsborough Lea Road to Stansted Airport by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Stansted Airport? Look no further.
You'll usually find 33 trains per day running between Gainsborough Lea Road and Stansted Airport, which usually take 4 hours 44 minutes to complete the 112 miles (180 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Stansted Airport by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Gainsborough Lea Road to Stansted Airport start from £52.20 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Stansted Airport? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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