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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
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 22m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 22m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 22m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 32m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 26m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 33m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 22m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 22m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Skipton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Skipton via Retford, Doncaster, and Leeds in around 2h 48m.

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