Gainsborough to Scarborough Trains

Gainsborough to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Scarborough takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 52m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Retford to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain Manchester Airport - Scarborough / ...

3h 18m

£31–49

Gainsborough to Scarborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gainsborough and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:34 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 5:00 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 7:00 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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