Gainsborough to Salisbury Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Salisbury takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Salisbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 54m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 42m

£62–138

Gainsborough to Salisbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gainsborough and Salisbury. 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 Salisbury at 9:19 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.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:45 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
3:45 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
4:38 PM → 8:50 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:47 PM → 10:49 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:45 AM
4h • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:42 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:34 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 6:42 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 8:42 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Salisbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Salisbury, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Salisbury via Retford, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 42m.

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