The average train between Scotland and Gainsborough takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 every 4 hours between Scotland and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Scotland to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Gainsborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Scotland to Gainsborough train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Scotland and Gainsborough is 434.1 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gainsborough Lea Road via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Retford in around 5h 56m.