Gainsborough to Halifax Trains

Gainsborough to Halifax trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Halifax takes 3h 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.

3h
Duration: 74 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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2h 30m

£20–45

Gainsborough to Halifax train times

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 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:33 PM → 9:05 PM
2h 32m • 3 changes
7:40 PM → 10:06 PM
2h 26m • 3 changes
8:35 PM → 11:49 PM
3h 14m • 3 changes
10:13 PM → 5:44 AM
Arrives next day
7h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.