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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gainsborough to Leeds
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gainsborough to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 1h 59m.
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 69 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 23:05 |
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 (3), east_midlands_trains from Gainsborough to Leeds trainsNorthern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Gainsborough and Leeds from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
£9
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 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
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 8m
Cheapest Price
£80
east_midlands_trains frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Gainsborough to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gainsborough to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes, a day trip from Gainsborough to Leeds is feasible. The journey takes 1h 59m and covers 69 km. There are 6 trains per day.
A stay of two to three days is ideal to explore Leeds, allowing time to visit its museums, shop in its historic arcades, and enjoy the local dining scene.
The train journey from Gainsborough to Leeds offers a moderately scenic experience, with views of the rolling countryside and charming villages in Yorkshire. Passengers may enjoy glimpses of lush fields and historical landmarks along the route.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gainsborough and Leeds. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3).
The train distance from Gainsborough to Leeds is 69 km.
The train journey from Gainsborough to Leeds covers a distance of 69 km and takes approximately 1h 59m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Gainsborough to Leeds leaves at 5:05.
The last train from Gainsborough to Leeds departs at 23:05.
Trains from Gainsborough to Leeds run approximately 6 times per day.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit the Tudor-Jacobean Temple Newsam, which features beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging displays on the history of medicine. For cultural experiences, The Grand Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including opera, ballet, and musicals. For shopping, the Victoria Quarter is renowned for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Noteworthy sights include the Royal Armouries Museum with its vast collection of arms and armor, the Leeds Art Gallery showcasing British art, and Roundhay Park, one of Europe's largest city parks. Kirkstall Abbey and Harewood House provide historical and picturesque settings with impressive art collections and landscaped gardens.
There is no night train service from Gainsborough to Leeds.
Booking trains from Gainsborough to Leeds in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Gainsborough to Leeds can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Leeds is by train, costing approximately £12.
The train station in Gainsborough that goes to Leeds is Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL), and it arrives at Leeds station (LDS).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gainsborough to Leeds.
Yes, you can take the train from Gainsborough to Leeds.
To travel from Gainsborough to Leeds, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gainsborough and Leeds
Gainsborough
Leeds
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 Leeds.
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 Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your journey to Leeds from Gainsborough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transport options for Leeds
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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