The average train between Gainsborough and Gloucester takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Gloucester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Gloucester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Gainsborough to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Gainsborough to Gloucester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Gloucester is 196 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Gloucester via Sheffield and Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 56m.