The average train between Hinckley and Gainsborough takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Hinckley 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 hourly between Hinckley and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hinckley is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hinckley to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Hinckley station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Hinckley to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Hinckley to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Hinckley to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hinckley and Gainsborough is 102.4 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Hinckley to Gainsborough Lea Road via Leicester and Sheffield in around 3h 27m.