Gainsborough to Sunderland Trains

Gainsborough to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Sunderland takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Sunderland. 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 5m
Duration: 151 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 34m

£43–110

Gainsborough to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 1:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

10:45 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 2:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 5:24 PM
2h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 38m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 2:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 20m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 39m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 2:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:34 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 31m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 5:07 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 6:06 PM
3h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 38m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 2:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 38m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 2:23 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.

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