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St Helens to Gainsborough Trains From US$52.60

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Buy cheap train tickets from St Helens to Gainsborough for just US$52.60. Book in advance to secure the most affordable fare, instead of the average ticket price of US$52.60. The train journey from St Helens to Gainsborough typically takes approximately 2h 45m. You can expect a frequency of 19 trains available daily. For further information, please consult our Train Journey Planner and Train Timetable.

St Helens to Gainsborough Train Prices and Times

To find the cheapest train tickets from St Helens to Gainsborough, it is recommended to book in advance and avoid traveling during peak times. Compare the train prices and times below for the best deals on rail fares.

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  1. 11:29
    St Helens Junction

    3h 4m

    Changes required

    14:33
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W30361-2A15 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain C18387-1B76 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain W29864-1L57 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 90km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

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    From US$50.58
  2. 12:28
    St Helens Junction

    2h 50m

    Changes required

    15:18
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W30363-2A16 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–SatTrain C18388-1B78 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain C55520-2K17 is operated by East Midlands Railway. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

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  3. 13:28
    St Helens Junction

    3h 3m

    Changes required

    16:31
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W30366-2A17 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–SatTrain C18389-1B80 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain W29872-1L65 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 90km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

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    From US$50.58
  4. 14:28
    St Helens Junction

    3h 5m

    Changes required

    17:33
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W30369-2A18 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–SatTrain C11748-1B82 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain W29876-1L69 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 90km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Sat

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    From US$50.58
  5. 15:28
    St Helens Junction

    3h 5m

    Changes required

    18:33
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W30371-2A19 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–SatTrain C18392-1B84 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain W29879-1L73 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 90km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Sat

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    From US$50.58
  6. 16:28
    St Helens Junction

    3h 10m

    Changes required

    19:38
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W30373-2A20 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–FriTrain G67258-1B86 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain W29882-1L77 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 90km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Sat

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  7. 17:28
    St Helens Junction

    3h 5m

    Changes required

    20:33
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W30377-2A21 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain C18390-1B88 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain W29885-1L81 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 75km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

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  8. 17:56
    St Helens Junction

    3h 17m

    Changes required

    21:13
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W31647-2F29 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–FriTrain C12296-1P37 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–FriTrain C55071-1L17 is operated by East Midlands Railway. The speed of this train is 90km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain W29686-1H52 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 90km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–FriTrain C55536-2K27 is operated by East Midlands Railway. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

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  9. 18:28
    St Helens Junction

    3h 19m

    Changes required

    21:47
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train W30380-2A22 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–SatTrain C55073-1L18 is operated by East Midlands Railway. The speed of this train is 90km/h.
Days of operation: MonTrain W33347-2P37 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 75km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

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  10. 22:28
    St Helens Junction

    8h 12m

    Changes required

    06:40+1
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Train G77753-2A26 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–FriTrain G67233-1B52 is operated by TransPennine Express. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–ThuTrain W33239-2P01 is operated by Northern. The speed of this train is 75km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Sat

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    St Helens to Gainsborough Train Route Details

    The St Helens to Gainsborough train ticket is from US$52.60. The average travel time is 2h 45m, covering a distance of approximately 131 mile. There are usually 19 daily trains provided by TransPennine Express. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

    First train
    06:28
    Last train
    23:59
    Departure station
    St Helens
    Arrival station
    Gainsborough
    Journey time
    2h 45m
    Distance
    131 mile
    Price
    US$52.60
    Train operators
    TransPennine Express

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    Off-Peak & Super-Off Peak train tickets

    Off-Peak & Super-Off Peak train tickets

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    Advance train tickets

    Typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.

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    Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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    Book in Advance

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    Advanced train tickets are typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.

    Group Travel

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    Get a 1/3 discount on Off-Peak tickets through GroupSave if you are traveling with a group of 3 to 9 adults.

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    St Helens to Gainsborough train FAQs

    • When is the first train from St Helens to Gainsborough?

      The first train from St Helens to Gainsborough is at 06:28.
    • Are there direct trains from St Helens to Gainsborough?

      No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Gainsborough, and passengers would need to make 4 changes during the journey.
    • How long is the train journey from St Helens to Gainsborough ?

      The train journey from St Helens to Gainsborough typically takes an average of 4h 9m, with the fastest journey duration being around 2h 45m.
    • How much is a train from St Helens to Gainsborough ?

      The cost of a train from St Helens to Gainsborough can vary, with the cheapest fare typically starting at US$52.60 and the average price being around US$52.60.
    • What times are off-peak trains from St Helens to Gainsborough ?

      In general, the off-peak period typically starts after 09:30 and excludes the evening rush hours of 15:30-18:15 for travel to and from major cities. The specific times may differ depending on the route and train company, but generally, you can expect off-peak times to fall outside the usual commuting hours. For Transport for London, off-peak times are observed on weekdays from the first service until 06:30, from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.