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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Gainsborough takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Scunthorpe 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.

2h 10m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Scunthorpe to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Scunthorpe and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 27m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 28m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 21m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Gainsborough Lea Road via Doncaster and Retford in around 2h 23m.

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