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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.

4h 1m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 14m
£50–122

Northampton to Gainsborough train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsHull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton to Gainsborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Northampton to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 213.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Euston, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 14m.

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