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Dumfries to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Gainsborough takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

6h 52m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
  4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
6h 9m
£70–129

Dumfries to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited14h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 31m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 31m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 31m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 31m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Gainsborough Lea Road via Carlisle, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 6h 9m.

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