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Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford by train

First train

06:44

Last train

22:05

Departure station

Gainsborough Lea Road

Arrival station

Knutsford

Journey time

From 2h 44m

Distance

66 miles (107 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway

Taking the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford in 2 hours 44 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 34 minutes to travel the 66 miles (107 km) from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Knutsford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between Gainsborough Lea Road and Knutsford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford?

No, there are no direct train services from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford. Travelling from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford leave?

The first train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford leaves at 06:44. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford leave?

The last train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford leaves at 22:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Gainsborough Lea Road and Knutsford by train?

Trains travelling from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knutsford cover a distance of around 66 miles (107 km) during the journey.

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† 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.

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