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The average train between Preston and Gainsborough takes 3h 24m 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.
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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 24m • 2 changes2h 50m • 2 changes2h 47m • 2 changes2h 42m • 2 changes2h 43m • 2 changes2h 44m • 2 changes2h 39m • 2 changes2h 42m • 2 changes2h 43m • 2 changes2h 44m • 2 changes2h 39m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Gainsborough Lea Road station via Manchester Oxford Road station and Sheffield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Preston to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Gainsborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
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The distance between Preston and Gainsborough is 134.7 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 50m.
