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Halifax to Gainsborough trains

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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.

3h 3m
Duration
92 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train Bradford Interchange - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
3h 38m
£30–58

Halifax to Gainsborough train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 19m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 19m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax 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 Halifax to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Gainsborough Lea Road via Leeds in around 3h 38m.

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