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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Manchester to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Manchester to Gainsborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Gainsborough is 98 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 2h 25m.