Cambridge to Gainsborough Trains

Cambridge to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Gainsborough takes 2h 51m 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 51m
Duration: 117 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 22m

£43–64

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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:00 PM → 3:32 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 5:28 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 8:28 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:00 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:00 PM → 7:37 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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