The average train between Leicester and Gainsborough takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Leicester to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Leicester to Gainsborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Gainsborough is 86.3 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 2h 43m.