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ExCeL London to Gainsborough trains

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The average train between ExCeL London and Gainsborough takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from ExCeL London 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 38m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£54
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 32m
£34–76

ExCeL London to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between ExCeL London and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at West Silvertown DLR Station and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 21m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 10m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 19m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 24m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 38m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 38m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 9m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 21m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 9m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 21m • 3 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from ExCeL London 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.

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  • Distance: 155.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, 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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