The average train between Tamworth and Gainsborough takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Tamworth 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 3 hours between Tamworth and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tamworth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tamworth to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Tamworth station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Tamworth to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth High Level station.
Tamworth to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Tamworth to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Tamworth and Gainsborough is 104 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Tamworth High Level to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sheffield in around 2h 35m.