The average train between Skegness and Gainsborough takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness 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 2 hours between Skegness and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Sleaford and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sleaford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Skegness to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Skegness to Gainsborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Skegness and Gainsborough is 78 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sleaford and Lincoln Central in around 3h 22m.