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.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:12 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Cheltenham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Cheltenham to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Gainsborough is 187.2 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 3h 42m.