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Gainsborough to Bruges trains

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The average train between Gainsborough and Bruges takes 8h 57m 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 57m
Duration
586 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 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 1m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 5m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 55m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 58m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 9m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 21m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 20m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 20m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 58m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 58m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 58m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 59m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 586 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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 6h 58m.

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