Ely to Gainsborough Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Gainsborough takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 5m
Duration: 102 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 7m

£37–57

Ely to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ely and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:53 PM → 8:28 PM
1h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 1:28 PM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 1:28 PM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 1:28 PM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:50 AM → 1:38 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 3:38 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
3:53 PM → 5:32 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 7:37 PM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 1:28 PM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 1:28 PM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely 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.