The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gainsborough takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 every 2 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gainsborough is 185.2 km. The road distance is 223 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.