Gainsborough to Leicester Trains

Gainsborough to Leicester trains

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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: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...

2h 22m

£43–74

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 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:34 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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