Gainsborough to Luton Trains

Gainsborough to Luton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Luton takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Luton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 13m
Duration: 178 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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£54–112

Gainsborough to Luton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gainsborough and Luton. 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 Luton at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:45 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 5:11 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 6:21 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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