The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Gainsborough takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gainsborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Gainsborough is 100.1 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 2h 51m.