The average train between Gainsborough and Telford takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Telford. 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 hourly between Gainsborough and Telford. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Telford at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Telford. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Telford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Gainsborough to Telford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Telford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Telford Central station.
Book your Gainsborough to Telford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Telford is 137.2 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Telford Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 16m.