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Chester to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Gainsborough takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. 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.

3h 59m
Duration
115 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train
  2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
3h 39m
£43–85

Chester to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 115 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Gainsborough Lea Road via Crewe, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 3h 39m.

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