- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gainsborough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gainsborough to London will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gainsborough for London on Tue, Jun 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gainsborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gainsborough to London:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gainsborough to London costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
The journey is about 1h 26m faster (2h 2m by train vs 3h 28m by car) and roughly $15 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($56 (€46) vs $72 (€59)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gainsborough to London trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:45 AM Gainsborough | 2h32 | 10:17 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Gainsborough | 2h56 | 11:41 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Gainsborough | 2h56 | 12:41 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Gainsborough to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
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Most Gainsborough to London trains use the Gainsborough Lea Road to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Gainsborough and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gainsborough Lea Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Gainsborough Lea Road.
Available at Gainsborough Lea Road: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gainsborough Lea Road: 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.
Gainsborough Central is 1 km from Gainsborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Gainsborough Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gainsborough Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gainsborough Central: Parking.
Available at Gainsborough Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gainsborough Central: 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.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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