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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Wales takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 18m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
5h 4m
£92–156

Gainsborough to Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Gainsborough and Wales. 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 Wales at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Wales? 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.

Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 4m.

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