The average train between Gatwick Airport and Gainsborough takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport to Gainsborough. 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 Gatwick Airport and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 42m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes


2h 42m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes


3h 50m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes


2h 48m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes


2h 44m • 2 changes


2h 45m • 2 changes


2h 45m • 2 changes


2h 39m • 2 changes


3h 48m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes


2h 48m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes


3h 48m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes


2h 48m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport to Gainsborough? 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 Gatwick Airport to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Gainsborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Gatwick Airport to Gainsborough train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Gainsborough train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Gainsborough train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Gainsborough is 251 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Gainsborough Lea Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Retford in around 3h 47m.