The average train between Gainsborough and Portsmouth takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Portsmouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Gainsborough to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Gainsborough to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Gainsborough to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Portsmouth is 288.2 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Portsmouth & Southsea via Retford, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 25m.