King's Lynn to Gainsborough Trains

King's Lynn to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between King's Lynn and Gainsborough takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from King's Lynn 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 6m
Duration: 128 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Kings Lynn to Elytrain
Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain

3h 56m

£51–91

King's Lynn to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between King's Lynn and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from King's Lynn is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

8:45 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 3:32 PM
2h 47m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 5:28 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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