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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Gainsborough takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

5h 2m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 43m
£61–133

Southampton to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Southampton and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited10h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 34m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 34m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 34m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 34m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 34m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 43m.

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