Manchester to Gainsborough Trains

Manchester to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Gainsborough takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 19m
Duration: 75 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 25m

£28–56

Manchester to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:43 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:06 AM → 6:39 AM
6h 33m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:06 AM → 6:39 AM
6h 33m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:06 AM → 6:39 AM
6h 33m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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