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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Gainsborough
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
147 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Gainsborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Gainsborough will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Fast trains
To travel from Liverpool to Gainsborough you need to make at least one change.

06:492h47
Liverpool09:36Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

08:512h45
Liverpool11:36Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

10:512h39
Liverpool13:30Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

11:512h41
Liverpool14:32Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

12:512h41
Liverpool15:32Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

10:512h39
Liverpool13:30Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

13:512h39
Liverpool16:30Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

11:512h41
Liverpool14:32Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

12:512h41
Liverpool15:32Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change

14:512h42
Liverpool17:33Gainsborough Lea Road
£431One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Gainsborough
Trains from Liverpool to Gainsborough run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
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 147 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 06:14 |
Last train 20:40 |
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: TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool to Gainsborough trainsTransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool and Gainsborough from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
TransPennine Express frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
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
2h 39m
Cheapest Price
£43
east_midlands_trains frequency
7 a day
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest Price
£46
Northern Trains Limited frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Liverpool to Gainsborough train
FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool to Gainsborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Gainsborough.

The train distance from Liverpool to Gainsborough is 147 km.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Gainsborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool to Gainsborough covers a distance of 147 km and takes approximately 2h 39m. Trains run 12 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Gainsborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £43, while the average price tends to be around £47.
The first train from Liverpool to Gainsborough leaves at 6:14.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Gainsborough is by train, costing approximately £43.
The last train from Liverpool to Gainsborough departs at 20:40.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Gainsborough is Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), and it arrives at Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to Gainsborough.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Gainsborough.
Trains from Liverpool to Gainsborough run approximately 12 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Gainsborough.
To travel from Liverpool to Gainsborough, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Gainsborough.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Gainsborough
Liverpool
Gainsborough
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Central for your trip from Liverpool to Gainsborough.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Liverpool Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:21 - 00:13 Sunday 07:41 - 00:13 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located in the Concourse at the Moorfields Entrance of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Access to the National key toilets is controlled by the barrier line station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Moorfields
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Moorfields Station, Moorfields , Liverpool L2
Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
information
The major train station for arrivals 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 journey to Gainsborough from Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
information
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
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