Gainsborough to Skipton Trains

Gainsborough to Skipton trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 14m
Duration: 82 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 46m

£28–59

Gainsborough to Skipton train times

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.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

10:45 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 24m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 24m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 23m • 3 changes
2:38 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:34 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 32m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 26m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 33m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 4:59 PM
2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 4m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 22m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 4m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 22m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 4m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 22m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
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