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Cambridge to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Gainsborough takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

2h 50m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 21m
£45–76

Cambridge to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cambridge and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Gainsborough Lea Road via Peterborough and Retford in around 3h 21m.

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