The average train between Halifax and Gainsborough takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 2 hours between Halifax and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Halifax to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Halifax to Gainsborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Halifax and Gainsborough is 80.6 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Gainsborough Lea Road via Leeds in around 3h 37m.