Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard

Trains to Leighton Buzzard from Gainsborough Central

First train

11:14

Last train

19:17

Departure stationGainsborough Central
Arrival stationLeighton Buzzard
Journey time

From 3h 33m

Distance

103 miles (165 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway

Trains to Leighton Buzzard from Gainsborough Central

Want to travel from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 4 hours 5 minutes to travel from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard by train. You'll find on average 0 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Leighton Buzzard by train; you'll need to make 3 changes.

London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Hull Trains trains operate on this route.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard?

Want to know more about your journey from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What is the fastest train from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard?

The fastest trains from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard can cover the distance of 103 miles (165 km) in as little as 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard?

No, you can’t travel from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 3 changes during the journey.

How far is Leighton Buzzard from Gainsborough Central by train?

The distance from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard is around 103 miles (165 km). When you travel between them by train, the fastest journey time takes 3 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the best way to get from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard?

The best way to get from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard is by taking a train. Trains offer a quick, comfortable journey taking just 3 hours and 33 minutes on the quickest services, with frequent departures throughout the day.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Gainsborough Central to Leighton Buzzard is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link