The average train between Gainsborough and Rugby takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Rugby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Gainsborough to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Gainsborough to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Gainsborough and Rugby is 117.4 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Rugby via Sheffield and Tamworth in around 3h 55m.