The average train between Derby and Gainsborough takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Derby to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Derby to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Derby and Gainsborough is 69.7 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 2h 3m.