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The average train between Brighton and Gainsborough takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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
201 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Brighton to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Brighton and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited11h 35m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 201.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Gainsborough Lea Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 23m.

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