Gainsborough to Carlisle Trains

Gainsborough to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Carlisle takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 58m
Duration: 196 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester

best

Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain

5h 3m

£68–134

Gainsborough to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gainsborough and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

11:05 PM → 8:14 AM
Arrives next day
9h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:34 AM → 3:16 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 6:16 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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