The average train between Liverpool and Gainsborough takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Liverpool to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Liverpool to Gainsborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Gainsborough is 146.6 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 3h 17m.