The average train between Falkirk and Gainsborough takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Falkirk 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 once daily between Falkirk and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 54m • 2 changes

4h 45m • 2 changes

5h 10m • 2 changes

4h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Falkirk 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.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Falkirk to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Falkirk to Gainsborough train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Falkirk and Gainsborough is 349.8 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Gainsborough Lea Road via Edinburgh Waverley and Retford in around 5h 33m.