The average train between Gainsborough and Bradford takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Bradford. 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 hourly between Gainsborough and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Bradford at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Bradford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Gainsborough to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Gainsborough to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Gainsborough to Bradford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Gainsborough and Bradford is 79.5 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Bradford Interchange via Retford, Doncaster, and Leeds in around 2h 17m.