The average train between Chesterfield and Gainsborough takes 1h 39m 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 9:05 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 24m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chesterfield 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Chesterfield to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Chesterfield to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chesterfield and Gainsborough is 45.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 1h 51m.