CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway
Trains to Gainsborough Central from Reading
| First train | 05:45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 05:45 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Gainsborough Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 54m | |
| Distance | 134 miles (216 km) | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators |
Travelling from Reading to Gainsborough Central by train
If you're planning to travel from Reading to Gainsborough Central, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Reading to Gainsborough Central takes around 3 hours 54 minutes. There are normally 0 trains per day travelling from Reading to Gainsborough Central.
You'll have to make 2 changes on your journey to Gainsborough Central, as there are no direct trains.
Trains on this route are operated by East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry.
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