Darlington to Gainsborough Trains

Darlington to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Gainsborough takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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.

2h 35m
Duration: 103 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 41m

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Darlington to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:26 PM → 9:48 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
11:14 PM → 6:39 AM
Arrives next day
7h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:26 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 2:31 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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.

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £25–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Cross Country also services this route every 3 hours.

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