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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Brighton and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:12 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Gainsborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Brighton to Gainsborough train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Gainsborough train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Brighton to Gainsborough train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Gainsborough is 287.3 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Gainsborough Lea Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 25m.