The average train between Gainsborough and Leeds takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Leeds. 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 Leeds. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Leeds at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Leeds station via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Gainsborough to Leeds train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Leeds train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Gainsborough to Leeds train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Gainsborough and Leeds is 69.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Leeds via Retford and Doncaster in around 1h 50m.