York to Gainsborough Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Gainsborough takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.

1h 8m
Duration: 59 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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1h 36m

£20–29

York to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 4 hours between York and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:27 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 1:28 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 3:32 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
4:27 PM → 5:28 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:10 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 1:28 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:10 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 1:28 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:58 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 1:38 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 3:38 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:10 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 1:28 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:10 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 1:28 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:10 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 1:28 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.