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Compare prices and tickets Gainsborough to Huddersfield by train
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Northern Rail as well as Northern Trains Limited offer trains services from Gainsborough to Huddersfield.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gainsborough to Huddersfield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gainsborough to Huddersfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 34m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 19:08 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Gainsborough to Huddersfield trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Gainsborough and Huddersfield from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£11
Northern Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 34m
Cheapest Price
£16
Northern Trains Limited frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Gainsborough to Huddersfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gainsborough to Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Gainsborough to Huddersfield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Gainsborough to Huddersfield covers a distance of 73 km and takes approximately 1h 34m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Gainsborough to Huddersfield is 73 km.
The first train from Gainsborough to Huddersfield leaves at 5:51.
The last train from Gainsborough to Huddersfield departs at 19:08.
Trains from Gainsborough to Huddersfield run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gainsborough to Huddersfield.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gainsborough and Huddersfield. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.
To travel from Gainsborough to Huddersfield, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Gainsborough to Huddersfield.
The train station in Gainsborough that goes to Huddersfield is Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL), and it arrives at Huddersfield station (HUD).
The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Huddersfield is by train, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Gainsborough to Huddersfield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gainsborough to Huddersfield offers a mix of urban and rural views, featuring picturesque countryside, charming towns, and glimpses of scenic landscapes typical of the Yorkshire region.
Yes, a day trip from Gainsborough to Huddersfield is feasible with a travel duration of 1h 34m and a distance of 73 km. There are 6 trains per day.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Huddersfield is ideal for exploring its cultural attractions, historic sites, and nearby countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Gainsborough to Huddersfield.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gainsborough and Huddersfield
Gainsborough
Huddersfield
The major train station for departures in Gainsborough is Gainsborough Lea Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gainsborough Lea Road for your trip from Gainsborough to Huddersfield.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotelinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Gainsborough Lea Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road adjacent to the front of the Station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotel
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Nearest carpark is 500 yds away in Marshalls Yard Shopping complex at the West Lindsey District Council carpark on Beaumont Street cost is £2.70 all day
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Gainsborough Central
- Onward travel information: Bus station 750yds away on Heaton Street Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Huddersfield is Huddersfield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Huddersfield for your journey to Huddersfield from Gainsborough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCHotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located on Platform 8. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 4A. Ladies and Gents toilets are also located on Platform 1, near the top of the stairs. The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets at Huddersfield station are open 0700 - 1400 Monday to Saturday.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The Cycle Hub storage facility is located on Platform 1. Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Huddersfield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches pick up / drop off from Stand S1 which is located outside the entrance to the station on St Georges Square.
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