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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Leicester takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gainsborough to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Gainsborough and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 21m.

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