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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sleaford to Gainsborough
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
49 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sleaford to Gainsborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sleaford to Gainsborough will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Sleaford for Gainsborough every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.
08:130h53
Sleaford09:06Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
11:170h51
Sleaford12:08Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
13:160h53
Sleaford14:09Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
17:080h54
Sleaford18:02Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
19:060h52
Sleaford19:58Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
11:170h51
Sleaford12:08Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
19:060h52
Sleaford19:58Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
08:130h53
Sleaford09:06Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
13:160h53
Sleaford14:09Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
17:080h54
Sleaford18:02Gainsborough Lea Road
£221One-way
0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sleaford to Gainsborough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sleaford to Gainsborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 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 49 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 06:40 |
Last train 21:46 |
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: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Sleaford to Gainsborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sleaford and Gainsborough from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
£23
East Midlands Trains frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
£23
east_midlands_trains frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Sleaford to Gainsborough train
FAQs: Travel by train from Sleaford 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 Sleaford to Gainsborough.
The train distance from Sleaford to Gainsborough is 49 km.
Booking trains from Sleaford to Gainsborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Sleaford and Gainsborough. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
The train journey from Sleaford to Gainsborough covers a distance of 49 km and takes approximately 51m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Sleaford to Gainsborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £34.
The first train from Sleaford to Gainsborough leaves at 6:40.
The last train from Sleaford to Gainsborough departs at 21:46.
The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Gainsborough is by train, costing approximately £23.
Trains from Sleaford to Gainsborough run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Sleaford to Gainsborough.
The train station in Sleaford that goes to Gainsborough is Sleaford station (SLR), and it arrives at Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL).
There is no night train service from Sleaford to Gainsborough.
Yes, you can take the train from Sleaford to Gainsborough.
To travel from Sleaford to Gainsborough, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sleaford and Gainsborough
Sleaford
Gainsborough
The major train station for departures in Sleaford is Sleaford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sleaford for your trip from Sleaford to Gainsborough.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 13:30 Saturday 07:30 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station access level Easy access to platform 1 (Peterborough/Skegness) bound. Steps and bridge to platforms 2/3 (Lincoln/Nottingham) bound, however at certain times staff can be made available by prior arrangement to assist customers across a foot crossing. Foot crossing under Signallers control. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Woodside 01529 304444
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: available on platform 1
- 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 Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Sleaford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Station Street outside the station.
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 Sleaford.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
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
Most popular train connections from Sleaford
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