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Portsmouth to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Gainsborough takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

5h 21m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 59m
£70–163

Portsmouth to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Portsmouth and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 223.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 59m.

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