Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Hull Trains
Avanti West Coast

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

Hull to Gainsborough Central by train

First train

07:24

Last train

07:24

Departure station

Hull

Arrival station

Gainsborough Central

Journey time

From 2h 20m

Distance

29 miles (47 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Hull Trains

Taking the train from Hull to Gainsborough Central in 2 hours 20 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Hull to Gainsborough Central? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 29 miles (47 km) from Hull to Gainsborough Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Hull Trains for all or at least part of your journey to Gainsborough Central.

Book train tickets from Hull to Gainsborough Central 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 Gainsborough Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Hull to Gainsborough Central

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

How do I get from Hull to Gainsborough Central?

You can travel from Hull to Gainsborough Central by train in about 2 hours and 20 minutes. With around 1 train running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Hull to Gainsborough Central?

On average, the train journey from Hull to Gainsborough Central takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes, with 1 train per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

What is the fastest train from Hull to Gainsborough Central?

The fastest trains from Hull to Gainsborough Central can cover the distance of 29 miles (47 km) in as little as 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Hull to Gainsborough Central?

No, you can’t travel from Hull to Gainsborough Central on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Hull to Gainsborough Central

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Hull to Gainsborough Central is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

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

† 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.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

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