The average train between Essex and Gainsborough takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essex and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Gainsborough station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Essex to Gainsborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Gainsborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Essex to Gainsborough train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essex and Gainsborough is 195 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 5m.