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Gainsborough to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Cardiff takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
5h 11m
£108–169

Gainsborough to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gainsborough and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m.

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