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Gainsborough to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Gainsborough to Edinburgh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as NZD 57.66, with average prices for this route around NZD 57.66. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
18:03 4h 5m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	22:08 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
18:03 5h 13m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	23:16 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
18:42 4h 34m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	23:16 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
19:59 4h 44m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	00:43 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
21:49 10h 20m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	08:09 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
21:49 11h 16m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	09:05 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Gainsborough to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

07:05

Last train

21:49

Departure station

Gainsborough

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

3h 57m

Distance

324 km

Price

NZD 57.66*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Gainsborough to Edinburgh

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 Gainsborough to Edinburgh 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 Gainsborough to Edinburgh 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 Gainsborough to Edinburgh, 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 Gainsborough to Edinburgh 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 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.

Gainsborough to Edinburgh train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Gainsborough to Edinburgh with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Trains from Gainsborough to Edinburgh from NZD 57.66

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Gainsborough to Edinburgh Train prices and times

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