The average train between Gainsborough and York takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to York. 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 4 times a day between Gainsborough and York. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 7:56 PM which arrives into York at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to York. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at York station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Gainsborough to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at York station.
Book your Gainsborough to York train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Gainsborough and York is 67.2 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to York via Doncaster in around 1h 6m.