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Gainsborough to Cottingham by train

First train

08:36

Last train

22:05

Departure station

Gainsborough

Arrival station

Cottingham

Journey time

From 1h 53m

Distance

30 miles (49 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway

How to travel from Gainsborough to Cottingham by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Gainsborough to Cottingham? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Gainsborough and Cottingham, which usually take 3 hours 36 minutes to complete the 30 miles (49 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 53 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Cottingham by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Hull Trains are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Gainsborough to Cottingham if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Cottingham? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Gainsborough to Cottingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Gainsborough and Cottingham by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Gainsborough to Cottingham is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Gainsborough to Cottingham?

No, there are no direct train services from Gainsborough to Cottingham. Travelling from Gainsborough to Cottingham by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Gainsborough to Cottingham leave?

The first train from Gainsborough to Cottingham leaves at 08:36. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Gainsborough to Cottingham leave?

The last train from Gainsborough to Cottingham leaves at 22:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Gainsborough and Cottingham by train?

Trains travelling from Gainsborough to Cottingham cover a distance of around 30 miles (49 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Gainsborough to Cottingham

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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