The average train between Glasgow and Gainsborough takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 4 hours between Glasgow and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Glasgow to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Glasgow to Gainsborough train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Gainsborough is 355.8 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gainsborough Lea Road via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Retford in around 5h 56m.