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Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough, starting from £32.30 and averaging £32.30. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 58 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:12 2 hours 21 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	08:33 Gainsborough Lea Road	Find Tickets
07:12 2 hours 25 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	09:37 Gainsborough Lea Road	Find Tickets
08:13 1 hour 58 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	10:11 Gainsborough Lea Road	Find Tickets
08:43 2 hours 1 minute, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	10:44 Gainsborough Central	Find Tickets
09:13 2 hours 24 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	11:37 Gainsborough Lea Road	Find Tickets
10:13 2 hours 23 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	12:36 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough Train Route Details

First train

06:12

Last train

23:55

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

Gainsborough

Journey time

1 hour 58 minutes

Distance

98 km

Price

£32.30*

Train operators

Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough 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 to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Piccadilly to Gainsborough train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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