Gainsborough to Scarborough Trains

Gainsborough to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Scarborough takes 2h 49m 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 49m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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

3h 17m

£36–57

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 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

10:45 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
2:38 PM → 5:00 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
4:38 PM → 7:00 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 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, August 17, 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 Tuesday, August 18, 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, August 19, 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, August 20, 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, August 21, 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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