The average train between Nottingham and Gainsborough takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Lincoln Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Nottingham to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Nottingham to Gainsborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Gainsborough is 54.2 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Gainsborough Lea Road via Lincoln Central in around 1h 45m.