The average train between Hatfield and Gainsborough takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Hatfield 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 Hatfield and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hatfield is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hatfield to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Hatfield station and arriving at Gainsborough station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Hatfield to Gainsborough train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hatfield (Herts) station.
Hatfield to Gainsborough train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Hatfield to Gainsborough train tickets online with Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hatfield and Gainsborough is 183.8 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Hatfield (Herts) to Gainsborough Lea Road via King's Cross and Retford in around 3h 31m.