The average train between Gainsborough and Bournemouth takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Bournemouth. 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 2 hours between Gainsborough and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Gainsborough to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Gainsborough to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Gainsborough to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Bournemouth is 305.7 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Bournemouth via Retford, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 58m.