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London to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Gainsborough takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 38m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Every 2 hours
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  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 23m
£42–77

London to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between London and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 147.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between London, 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 £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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