The average train between Gainsborough and Thorne takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Thorne. 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 Thorne. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Thorne at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Thorne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Thorne. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Thorne station via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Gainsborough to Thorne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Thorne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thorne North station.
Book your Gainsborough to Thorne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Hull Trains and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Gainsborough and Thorne is 28.5 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Thorne North via Retford and Doncaster in around 2h 1m.