The average train between Stratford-upon-Avon and Gainsborough takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 hourly between Stratford-upon-Avon and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford-upon-Avon is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Stratford-upon-Avon station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Gainsborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Gainsborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Stratford-upon-Avon to Gainsborough train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Gainsborough is 146.8 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Gainsborough Lea Road via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Sheffield in around 4h 6m.