The average train between Bournemouth and Gainsborough takes 5h 49m 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Gainsborough station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Bournemouth to Gainsborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Gainsborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Bournemouth to Gainsborough train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Gainsborough is 305.7 km. The road distance is 415 km.
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 20m.