The average train between Gainsborough and Chester takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gainsborough and Chester. 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 Chester at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Chester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Gainsborough to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Gainsborough to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Chester is 142.9 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Chester via Sheffield, Stockport, and Crewe in around 3h 21m.