Gainsborough to Southampton Trains

Gainsborough to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 33m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...

4h 26m

£61–133

Gainsborough to Southampton train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:48 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
3h 47m • 3 changes
11:05 PM → 9:21 AM
Arrives next day
10h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:34 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 6:34 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Southampton? 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.

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

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 26m.

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