The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Gainsborough
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Gainsborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Gainsborough will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
It's difficult to get from Leeds to Gainsborough without transferring at least once.










Live departures
Leeds to Gainsborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Gainsborough trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:05 AM Leeds | 1h34 | 6:39 AM Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Leeds | 1h26 | 7:31 AM Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:39 AM Leeds | 1h53 | 8:32 AM Gainsborough Lea Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:38 AM Leeds | 1h58 | 9:36 AM Gainsborough Lea Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:37 AM Leeds | 1h57 | 10:34 AM Gainsborough Lea Road | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Gainsborough
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 23:05 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Leeds to Gainsborough start from as low as $15 (€12) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $16 (€13) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), LNER from Leeds to Gainsborough trainsNorthern Rail (3), LNER trains will get you between Leeds and Gainsborough from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
LNER
FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Gainsborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Gainsborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gainsborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Gainsborough
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- Car Park: Station car park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Lift access to both platforms between 05:30 and 00:30
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up and drop off in the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road adjacent to the front of the Station
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