The average train between Barrow in Furness and Gainsborough takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Barrow in Furness 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 Barrow in Furness and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Barrow in Furness is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Barrow in Furness station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Barrow in Furness to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.
Barrow in Furness to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Barrow in Furness to Gainsborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barrow in Furness and Gainsborough is 180.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 4h 46m.