The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Gainsborough takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Gainsborough station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Gainsborough train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Gainsborough is 228.4 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Gainsborough Lea Road via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 12m.