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Preston to Gainsborough trains

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The average train between Preston and Gainsborough takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 25m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
3h 45m
£31–66

Preston to Gainsborough train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 45m.

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