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Hatfield to Gainsborough trains

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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.

3h 22m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to King's Crosstrain train Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 28m
£38–85

Hatfield to Gainsborough train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great NorthernHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited12h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hatfield 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.

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  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Hatfield (Herts) to Gainsborough Lea Road via King's Cross and Retford in around 3h 28m.

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