Gainsborough to Thirsk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Thirsk takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Thirsk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Retfordtrain
Take the train from Retford to Yorktrain
Take the train from York to Thirsktrain

2h 31m

£27–45

Gainsborough to Thirsk train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gainsborough and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:34 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 4:55 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 6:57 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Thirsk? 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.