The average train between Harrogate and Gainsborough takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Harrogate 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 4 hours between Harrogate and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Gainsborough station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Harrogate to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Harrogate to Gainsborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Harrogate and Gainsborough is 84.5 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Gainsborough Lea Road via York and Retford in around 3h 14m.