Reading to Gainsborough Trains

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

£78

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

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 8:50 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.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

11:09 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 19m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 3:32 PM
2h 35m • 3 changes
1:09 PM → 4:30 PM
3h 21m • 3 changes
2:59 PM → 5:28 PM
2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 36m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 34m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:56 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
3:04 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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 40m.

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