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The average train between Grantham and Gainsborough takes 2h 1m 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 1m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Retford to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
1h 19m
£10–21

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 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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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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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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, October 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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Departing Saturday, October 17, 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, October 18, 2026

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 38m • 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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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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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