Dumfries to Gainsborough Trains

Dumfries to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Gainsborough takes 6h 55m 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 55m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain

6h 10m

£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 8:59 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 3:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 4:31 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 7:28 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:01 PM → 6:33 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
3:01 PM → 9:17 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
5:01 PM → 6:39 AM
Arrives next day
13h 38m • 3 changes
7:02 PM → 9:29 AM
Arrives next day
14h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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