The average train between Gainsborough and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Gainsborough to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Gainsborough to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Gainsborough to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Newcastle upon Tyne is 185.2 km. The road distance is 223 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.