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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Gainsborough
Showing times and prices for Nov 17
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
98 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Gainsborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Gainsborough will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Gainsborough without transferring at least once.
Y07450+
Y0153008:43AM2h01
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:44AMGainsborough Central (GNB)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C27128+Y0791408:13AM1h58
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:11AMGainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C27104+Y0554612:13PM2h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)02:33PMGainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C27122+Y0219709:13AM2h24
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:37AMGainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C27116+Y0221110:13AM2h23
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:36PMGainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C27128+Y0791408:13AM1h58
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:11AMGainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C27110+Y0792311:13AM1h59
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)01:12PMGainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
€391One-way
1 transfer
Y07450+Y0153008:43AM2h01
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:44AMGainsborough Central (GNB)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C27104+Y0554612:13PM2h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)02:33PMGainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C27116+Y0221110:13AM2h23
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:36PMGainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
€391One-way
1 transfer
Live departures
Manchester to Gainsborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Gainsborough trains for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 2:59 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 AM Manchester | 2h14 | 12:34 PM Gainsborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:17 AM Manchester | 2h13 | 1:30 PM Gainsborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Gainsborough
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Trains from Manchester to Gainsborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 55m.
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 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 21:50 |
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, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester to Gainsborough trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester and Gainsborough from €39. 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
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
€40
TransPennine Express frequency
2 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
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
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
€39
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 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
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
€39
first_transpennine_express frequency
6 a day
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
€34
east_midlands_trains frequency
6 a day
FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Gainsborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Gainsborough 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Gainsborough can start from as little as €38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Gainsborough is €39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Gainsborough from Manchester is on average 1 h 57 min for the 98 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Gainsborough from Manchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to Gainsborough leaves at 05: 43. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Gainsborough leaves at 21: 50.
There are 4 trains a day from Manchester to Gainsborough which require at least one change with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Manchester to Gainsborough, you can count on Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Gainsborough. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Manchester to Gainsborough and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 50.
A day trip to Gainsborough from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 57 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Gainsborough by train is January.
Yes, you can take a train to Gainsborough from Manchester.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Gainsborough
Manchester
Gainsborough
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Gainsborough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
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 - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
The major train station for arrivals in Gainsborough is Gainsborough Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gainsborough Central for your journey to Gainsborough from Manchester.
Gainsborough Central
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Nearest carpark is 500 yds away in Marshalls Yard Shopping complex at the West Lindsey District Council carpark on Beaumont Street cost is £2.70 all day
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Gainsborough Central
- Onward travel information: Bus station 750yds away on Heaton Street Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
Gainsborough Lea Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelinformation
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 transit 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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