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Gainsborough to Bruges trains

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The average train between Gainsborough and Bruges takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h. 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
588 km
Distance
€196
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 1:55 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 Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsEurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 1m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)15h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 10m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 9m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 10m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 10m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 21m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 20m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 21m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 588 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 7h 14m.

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