The average train between Gainsborough and Halifax takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Halifax. 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 Halifax. 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 Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Halifax? 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 Halifax. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Gainsborough to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Gainsborough to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Gainsborough to Halifax train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Gainsborough and Halifax is 80.6 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Halifax via Retford, Doncaster, and Leeds in around 2h 31m.