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Gainsborough to Whitley Bay trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Whitley Bay takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Whitley Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Gainsborough to Whitley Bay train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 57m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 59m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro8h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 25m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 25m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 25m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 25m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 32m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Whitley Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Whitley Bay via Sheffield, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 58m.

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