The average train between Selby and Gainsborough takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train service runs several times per day from Selby 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 Selby and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Selby to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Selby station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Selby to Gainsborough train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Selby station.
Selby to Gainsborough train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Selby to Gainsborough train tickets online with Hull Trains, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Selby and Gainsborough is 48.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Selby to Gainsborough Lea Road via Retford in around 1h 27m.