Durham to Gainsborough Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Gainsborough takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 35m
Duration: 125 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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3h 18m

£43–81

Durham to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Durham and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

9:18 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 3:32 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 5:28 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:50 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:17 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:01 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.