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The average train between England and Gainsborough takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from England 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.

3h 6m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 8m
£31–72

England to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between England and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from England is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 5m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 2m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 54m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from England 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.

Map of how to get from England to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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