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Bournemouth to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Gainsborough takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

5h 50m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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5h 19m
£72–155

Bournemouth to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited13h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 51m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 48m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 32m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 32m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 32m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 32m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 5h 19m.

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