The average train between Gainsborough and Harrogate takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Harrogate. 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 4 hours between Gainsborough and Harrogate. 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 Harrogate at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Harrogate? 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 Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Harrogate station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Gainsborough to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Gainsborough to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Harrogate station.
Book your Gainsborough to Harrogate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Gainsborough and Harrogate is 84.5 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Harrogate via Retford and York in around 2h 47m.