The average train between Gainsborough and Nottingham takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Nottingham station via Lincoln Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Gainsborough to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Gainsborough to Nottingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gainsborough and Nottingham is 54.2 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Nottingham via Lincoln Central in around 1h 42m.