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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Blackpool takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

best
  1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Blackpool Northtrain train
3h 58m
£39–77

Gainsborough to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Gainsborough and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Blackpool? 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 Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool North via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 58m.

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