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.
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.



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2h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Downham Market 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 Downham Market to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Retford station via Peterborough station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Downham Market to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Downham Market to Gainsborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
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The distance between Downham Market and Gainsborough is 115.7 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Downham Market to Gainsborough Lea Road via Ely, Peterborough, and Retford in around 3h 44m.