Scunthorpe to Gainsborough Trains

Scunthorpe to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Gainsborough takes 2h 11m 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 11m
Duration: 50 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Scunthorpe to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Retfordtrain
Take the train from Retford to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain

2h 20m

£13–28

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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:08 PM → 1:28 PM
1h 20m • 2 changes
2:08 PM → 3:32 PM
1h 24m • 2 changes
4:08 PM → 5:28 PM
1h 20m • 2 changes
6:08 PM → 7:28 PM
1h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:09 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 1:38 PM
1h 29m • 2 changes
2:08 PM → 3:38 PM
1h 29m • 2 changes
4:08 PM → 5:32 PM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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