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Compare train and coach for Gainsborough to Nottingham
The cheapest option from Gainsborough to Nottingham is train, with an average price of £18. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Gainsborough to Nottingham among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 54 km
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1h 47m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Gainsborough to Nottingham.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Gainsborough to Nottingham.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gainsborough to Nottingham
Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Gainsborough to Nottingham, including direct trains, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Lowest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 22:20 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Gainsborough to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Gainsborough and Nottingham from £18. 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 Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gainsborough to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gainsborough and Nottingham
Most Gainsborough to Nottingham trains use the Gainsborough Lea Road to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Gainsborough and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gainsborough station do trains to Nottingham 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 Nottingham station do trains from Gainsborough arrive at?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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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