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Cheltenham to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Gainsborough takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.

3h 55m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cheltenham to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited9h 28m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.

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  • Distance: 153.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 3h 43m.

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