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Edinburgh to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Gainsborough takes 4h 44m 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 44m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 49m
£90–186

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gainsborough Lea Road via York and Retford in around 4h 49m.

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