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Blackpool to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Gainsborough takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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.

4h 17m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

best
  1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
4h 11m
£38–77

Blackpool to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited13h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.

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  • Distance: 123.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 4h 11m.

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