The average train between Ayr and Gainsborough takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Gainsborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ayr and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 27m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ayr to Gainsborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Doncaster station via Glasgow Central station and Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Ayr to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Gainsborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
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The distance between Ayr and Gainsborough is 340.6 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Gainsborough Lea Road via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Doncaster, and Retford in around 7h 26m.