Edinburgh to Gainsborough Trains

Edinburgh to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Gainsborough takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 34m
Duration: 262 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
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4h 50m

£88–162

Edinburgh to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 PM → 9:48 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 7:29 AM
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10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:32 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:32 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:32 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:00 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:38 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 5:32 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 7:37 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:32 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:32 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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