The average train between Gainsborough and Southampton takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Southampton. 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 every 2 hours between Gainsborough and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Gainsborough to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Gainsborough to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Gainsborough to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Southampton is 279.1 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Southampton Central via Retford, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 16m.