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York to Gainsborough Central Train prices and times

Looking to travel from York to Gainsborough Central? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as SAR 149.91, with average prices for this route around SAR 149.91.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
07:53 2 hours 15 minutes, Changes required York	10:08 Gainsborough Central	Find Tickets
08:31 2 hours 8 minutes, Changes required York	10:39 Gainsborough Central	Find Tickets
10:02 2 hours 5 minutes, Changes required York	12:07 Gainsborough Central	Find Tickets
10:30 2 hours 10 minutes, Changes required York	12:40 Gainsborough Central	Find Tickets
12:02 1 hour 59 minutes, Changes required York	14:01 Gainsborough Central	Find Tickets
12:05 2 hours 57 minutes, Changes required York	15:02 Paris	Find Tickets

York to Gainsborough Central Train Route Details

First train

02:53

Last train

19:31

Departure station

York

Arrival station

Gainsborough Central

Journey time

1 hour 32 minutes

Distance

66 km

Price

SAR 149.91*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from York to Gainsborough Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from York to Gainsborough Central can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from York to Gainsborough Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from York to Gainsborough Central, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from York to Gainsborough Central ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

York to Gainsborough Central train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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York to Gainsborough Central Train prices and times

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