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The cheapest and fastest trains from Thorne to Gainsborough
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
28 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thorne to Gainsborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thorne to Gainsborough will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Fast trains
To travel from Thorne to Gainsborough you need to make at least one change.

07:572h37
Thorne North10:34Gainsborough Lea Road
£161One-way
1 change

08:321h38
Thorne North10:10Gainsborough Lea Road
£241One-way
1 change

11:341h39
Thorne North13:13Gainsborough Lea Road
£241One-way
1 change

13:341h44
Thorne North15:18Gainsborough Lea Road
£241One-way
1 change

17:361h34
Thorne North19:10Gainsborough Lea Road
£241One-way
1 change

17:371h33
Thorne North19:10Gainsborough Lea Road
£301One-way
2 changes

17:361h34
Thorne North19:10Gainsborough Lea Road
£241One-way
1 change

08:321h38
Thorne North10:10Gainsborough Lea Road
£241One-way
1 change

19:341h38
Thorne North21:12Gainsborough Lea Road
£241One-way
1 change

11:341h39
Thorne North13:13Gainsborough Lea Road
£241One-way
1 change
Live departures
Thorne to Gainsborough train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:24
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:57 Thorne North | 2h37 | 10:34 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:32 Thorne North | 1h38 | 10:10 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:34 Thorne North | 1h39 | 13:13 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:34 Thorne North | 1h44 | 15:18 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:36 Thorne North | 1h34 | 19:10 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thorne to Gainsborough
Trains from Thorne to Gainsborough run on average 1 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 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 28 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 09:07 |
Last train 09:08 |
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) from Thorne to Gainsborough trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Thorne and Gainsborough from £16. 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 3m
Cheapest Price
£16
Northern Rail (3) frequency
6 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
FAQs: Thorne to Gainsborough train
FAQs: Travel by train from Thorne 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 Thorne to Gainsborough.

Booking trains from Thorne to Gainsborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Thorne to Gainsborough is 28 km.
The first train from Thorne to Gainsborough leaves at 9:07.
The cost of a train ticket from Thorne to Gainsborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £23.
To get from Thorne to Gainsborough, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The last train from Thorne to Gainsborough departs at 9:08.
The cheapest way to get from Thorne to Gainsborough is by train, costing approximately £16.
Trains from Thorne to Gainsborough run approximately 1 times per day.
The train from Thorne to Gainsborough takes 1h 3m and runs once a day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Thorne to Gainsborough.
There is no night train service from Thorne to Gainsborough.
The train station in Thorne that goes to Gainsborough is Thorne North (TNN), and it arrives at Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Thorne to Gainsborough.
Yes, you can take the train from Thorne to Gainsborough.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thorne and Gainsborough
Thorne
Gainsborough
The major train station for departures in Thorne is Thorne North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thorne North for your trip from Thorne to Gainsborough.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:00 - 17:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Only one member of staff. Poor access to platform 2. Stepped access only unless customer uses staff operated 'barrow' crossing, which is locked out of use after the station ticket office closes. If you are travelling from this station after 1330 Saturdays, after 1730 weekdays or any time on Sundays and need assistance to cross between platforms, please call 0800 138 5560 for advice on alternative accessible road transport.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Thorne North
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Selby Road at the bottom of the Station approach. (Station side for Doncaster, opposite side for Goole)
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 Thorne.
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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