The average train between Chesterfield and Gainsborough takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Gainsborough Lea Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Chesterfield to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Chesterfield to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Chesterfield to Gainsborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Chesterfield and Gainsborough is 45.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Road hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 51 min.