The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
20 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
21 m
Trains on 15 Sept
7
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 7 trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL), including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
P2439822:440h20Lincoln Central (LCN)23:04Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£21One-way0 changes
G8941010:230h21Lincoln Central (LCN)10:44Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£51One-way0 changes
G894089:230h21Lincoln Central (LCN)9:44Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£71One-way0 changes
G894037:230h21Lincoln Central (LCN)7:44Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£71One-way0 changes
G894058:250h20Lincoln Central (LCN)8:45Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£81One-way0 changes
P2439822:440h20Lincoln Central (LCN)23:04Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£21One-way0 changes
G894058:250h20Lincoln Central (LCN)8:45Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£81One-way0 changes
G894089:230h21Lincoln Central (LCN)9:44Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£71One-way0 changes
G894037:230h21Lincoln Central (LCN)7:44Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£71One-way0 changes
G8941010:230h21Lincoln Central (LCN)10:44Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 23 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL):
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) take longer:
Coach takes on average 39m.
The journey is about 9m faster (21m by train vs 30m by car) and roughly £0.05 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£5 vs £5). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89403 | 7:23 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h21 | 7:44 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21271 | 7:47 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h21 | 8:08 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89405 | 8:25 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h20 | 8:45 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89408 | 9:23 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h21 | 9:44 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89410 | 10:23 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h21 | 10:44 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C59658 | 10:34 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h21 | 10:55 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 17:26, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 20m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 17:26 |
Last train 21:44 |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Lincoln Central (LCN) and Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) 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 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln Central (LCN) and Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Most Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) trains use the Lincoln Central to Gainsborough Lea Road station pair. Use this guide to compare Lincoln Central (LCN) and Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Lincoln Central from Lincoln city centre
Lincoln Central train station facilities and services
Lincoln Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lincoln Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lincoln Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lincoln Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lincoln Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lincoln Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lincoln Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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