The average train between Birmingham and Gainsborough takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 hourly between Birmingham and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Birmingham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Birmingham to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Gainsborough is 125.8 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 2h 37m.