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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Ayr takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 50m
Duration
350 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
6h 52m
£80–231

Gainsborough to Ayr train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Ayr at 3:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 48m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 6m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 6m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 39m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 20m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 18m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 18m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 48m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 6m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 48m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 6m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 48m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 6m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 10m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Ayr? 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.

Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 349.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Ayr via Retford, Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 52m.

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