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Trip Overview

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.

8h 3m
Duration
350 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Ayr to Gainsborough train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 54m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 1m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 54m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 1m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited6h 28m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 23m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited6h 24m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 23m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited6h 21m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 54m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 1m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 54m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 1m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 54m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 1m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 349.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

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.

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