The average train between Gainsborough and Skipton takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Skipton. 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 hourly between Gainsborough and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Skipton at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Skipton? 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 Skipton. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Gainsborough to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Gainsborough to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Skipton station.
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The distance between Gainsborough and Skipton is 104.5 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Skipton via Retford, Doncaster, and Leeds in around 2h 48m.