The average train between Gainsborough and Durham takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Durham. 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 every 2 hours between Gainsborough and Durham. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Durham at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Durham. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Durham station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Gainsborough to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Gainsborough to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Gainsborough and Durham is 163.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Durham via Leeds in around 3h 35m.