Holyhead to Gainsborough Trains

Holyhead to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Gainsborough takes 5h 50m 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 50m
Duration: 199 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain

5h 38m

£64–113

Holyhead to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Holyhead and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:56 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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:46 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 7:37 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:56 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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