Gainsborough to Durham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Durham takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. 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.

2h 22m
Duration: 125 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 45m

£38–74

Gainsborough to Durham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gainsborough and Durham. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Durham at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:34 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 5:05 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 7:06 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Durham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.