Gainsborough to Brighton Trains

Gainsborough to Brighton trains

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The average train between Gainsborough and Brighton takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Brighton. 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 13m
Duration: 201 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 53m

£60–101

Gainsborough to Brighton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gainsborough and Brighton. 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 Brighton at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:48 PM → 9:13 AM
Arrives next day
11h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:34 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 6:13 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 8:13 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Brighton? 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.

Gainsborough to Brighton trains

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Gainsborough to Brighton train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:48 PM → 9:13 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM

8:45 AM → 12:13 PM

10:45 AM → 2:13 PM

12:45 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:34 AM → 2:13 PM

12:35 PM → 4:13 PM

2:35 PM → 6:13 PM

4:32 PM → 8:13 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM

8:45 AM → 12:13 PM

10:45 AM → 2:13 PM

12:45 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM

8:45 AM → 12:13 PM

10:45 AM → 2:13 PM

12:45 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM

8:45 AM → 12:13 PM

10:45 AM → 2:13 PM

12:45 PM → 4:13 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Retford to King's Cross

Gainsborough to Brighton trains

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Gainsborough to Brighton train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:48 PM → 9:13 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM

8:45 AM → 12:13 PM

10:45 AM → 2:13 PM

12:45 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:34 AM → 2:13 PM

12:35 PM → 4:13 PM

2:35 PM → 6:13 PM

4:32 PM → 8:13 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM

8:45 AM → 12:13 PM

10:45 AM → 2:13 PM

12:45 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM

8:45 AM → 12:13 PM

10:45 AM → 2:13 PM

12:45 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:18 AM

8:45 AM → 12:13 PM

10:45 AM → 2:13 PM

12:45 PM → 4:13 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Retford to King's Cross

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Train trips from Gainsborough

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9:48 PM → 9:13 AM
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