The average train between Gainsborough and Bristol takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Bristol station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Gainsborough to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Gainsborough to Bristol train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Gainsborough and Bristol is 247.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Bristol Temple Meads via Sheffield in around 4h 24m.