The average train between Wales and Gainsborough takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wales 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Wales to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Gainsborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Wales to Gainsborough train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wales and Gainsborough is 233.6 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gainsborough Lea Road via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 3m.