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Trip Overview

The average train between Grantham and Gainsborough takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train service runs several times per day from Grantham 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.

2h 7m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Grantham to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Grantham and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited42 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited42 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited42 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited42 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 38m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited42 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Grantham to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Gainsborough Lea Road via Retford in around 1h 19m.

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