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Gloucester to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Gainsborough takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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.

4h 39m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
4h
£63–104

Gloucester to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 50m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited9h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Gainsborough Lea Road via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h.

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