Gainsborough to Glasgow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Glasgow takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 52m
Duration: 309 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 29m

£86–237

Gainsborough to Glasgow train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:35 PM → 5:48 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 7:20 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 9:30 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
6:33 PM → 11:48 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 4:37 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 4:37 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 4:37 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 4:37 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 4:37 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
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