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Cardiff to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gainsborough takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

5h 49m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
5h 3m
£112–166

Cardiff to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gainsborough Lea Road via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 3m.

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