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Reading to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Gainsborough takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 29m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 56m
£56–136

Reading to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 186.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 3h 56m.

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