The average train between Plymouth and Gainsborough takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Plymouth to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Plymouth to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Plymouth and Gainsborough is 407.2 km. The road distance is 522 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 6h 27m.