Chester to Gainsborough Trains

Chester to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Gainsborough takes 3h 58m 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 58m

Duration

115 mi

Distance

£49

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Chester to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:59 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 30m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:05 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 3:38 PM
3h 17m • 3 changes
1:32 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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