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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
£73
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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  1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
4h 58m
£58–108

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, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Carlisle via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 58m.

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