The average train between Gainsborough and Loughborough takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Loughborough. 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 Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Loughborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Gainsborough to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Loughborough (Leics) station.
Book your Gainsborough to Loughborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gainsborough and Loughborough is 74.4 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Loughborough (Leics) via Sheffield in around 2h 25m.