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Trip Overview

The average train between Downham Market and Gainsborough takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Downham Market 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 51m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Downham Market to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Downham Market and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downham Market is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 33m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 117.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Downham Market, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Downham Market to Gainsborough Lea Road via Ely, Peterborough, and Retford in around 3h 44m.

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