The average train between Prescot and Gainsborough takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Prescot 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 Prescot and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prescot is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prescot 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.
No, there is no direct train from Prescot to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Prescot station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Prescot to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whiston station.
Prescot to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Prescot to Gainsborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Prescot and Gainsborough is 134.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Whiston to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 32m.