The average train between Bolton and Gainsborough takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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 Bolton and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Bolton to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Bolton to Gainsborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bolton and Gainsborough is 112.5 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 3h.