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The average train between London Victoria and Gainsborough takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from London Victoria 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.

2h 51m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 19m
£32–73

London Victoria to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between London Victoria and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Victoria is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria station and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London Victoria to Gainsborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between London Victoria, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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