The average train between Gainsborough and Liverpool takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Liverpool station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Gainsborough to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Gainsborough to Liverpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Gainsborough and Liverpool is 146.6 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Liverpool Lime Street via Sheffield in around 3h 9m.