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.
Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:09 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.


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3h 39m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Gloucester to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Gloucester to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Gloucester and Gainsborough is 196 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Gainsborough Lea Road via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 59m.