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Dumfries to Gainsborough trains

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The average train between Dumfries and Gainsborough takes 6h 53m 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 53m
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 8:59 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 3:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 38m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited14h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 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 14m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited13h 38m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited14h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 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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  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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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