The average train between Northampton and Gainsborough takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Gainsborough station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Northampton to Gainsborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Gainsborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Northampton to Gainsborough train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Hull Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Northampton and Gainsborough is 126.3 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Euston, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 16m.