The average train between Bedford and Gainsborough takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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 2 hours between Bedford and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Gainsborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Bedford to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Bedford to Gainsborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Gainsborough is 140.3 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Gainsborough Lea Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Retford in around 3h 45m.