Gainsborough to Bruges Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Bruges takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Bruges. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 37m
Duration: 586 km
Distance: €196
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 2m

€143–271

Gainsborough to Bruges train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gainsborough and Bruges. 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 Bruges at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:45 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 7:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
2:45 PM → 9:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:45 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 7:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
2:45 PM → 9:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:45 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 7:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
2:45 PM → 9:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 7:55 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:34 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 21m • 4 changes
12:35 PM → 7:55 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
2:35 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 21m • 4 changes
4:32 PM → 5:44 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:45 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 7:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
2:45 PM → 9:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:45 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 7:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
2:45 PM → 9:44 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Bruges? 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.

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Bruges via Retford, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 2m.

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