The average train between Gainsborough and Plymouth takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Plymouth. 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 2 hours between Gainsborough and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Plymouth station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Gainsborough to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Gainsborough to Plymouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Gainsborough and Plymouth is 407.2 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Plymouth via Sheffield in around 6h 50m.