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Exeter to Gainsborough trains

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The average train between Exeter and Gainsborough takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

5h 47m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 28m
£117–176

Exeter to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited12h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 2m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 5h 28m.

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