The average train between Falkirk and Gainsborough takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times 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 every 4 hours between Falkirk and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 6h 14m.
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 2 other operators.
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, York, and Retford in around 5h 41m.