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Holyhead to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Gainsborough takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

5h 55m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
5h 30m
£79–144

Holyhead to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Holyhead and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 199.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 5h 30m.

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