Chester to Gainsborough Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Gainsborough takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

4h 3m
Duration: 115 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain

3h 48m

£35–71

Chester to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 3:38 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 4:36 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:02 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.