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The average train between Hull and Gainsborough takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Hull 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.

1h 59m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Hull to Retfordtrain train Hull - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 3m
£16–37

Hull to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hull and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Hull, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

Hull Trains operates a train from Hull to Retford every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 1h 5m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 6 times a week.

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