The average train between Gainsborough and Salisbury takes 4h 48m 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.
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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 57m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Salisbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Gainsborough to Salisbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Gainsborough to Salisbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Gainsborough to Salisbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Salisbury is 266.7 km. The road distance is 376 km.
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.