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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gainsborough to Derby
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gainsborough to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gainsborough to Derby will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gainsborough for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:592h22Gainsborough14:21Derby£331One-way0 changes
- 11:592h22Gainsborough14:21Derby£331One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gainsborough to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gainsborough to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 21:48 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Gainsborough to Derby trainsNorthern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Gainsborough and Derby from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gainsborough to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gainsborough to Derby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gainsborough and Derby
Most Gainsborough to Derby trains use the Gainsborough Lea Road to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Gainsborough and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gainsborough station do trains to Derby leave from?
Getting to Gainsborough Lea Road from Gainsborough city centre
Gainsborough Lea Road train station facilities and services
Gainsborough Lea Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gainsborough Lea Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gainsborough Lea Road: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gainsborough Lea Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Both platforms have step free access via ramps with a moderate gradient. However both ramps are 60 meters in length. Access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 2 but not at the edge of platform 1, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Gainsborough Central from Gainsborough city centre
Gainsborough Central is 1 km from Gainsborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Gainsborough Central train station facilities and services
Gainsborough Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gainsborough Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gainsborough Central: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Gainsborough Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gainsborough Central: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - this station is unstaffed, access is available between platforms using a barrow crossing across the track, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Station Entrance, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Derby station do trains from Gainsborough arrive at?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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