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Trains from Gainsborough Stations to Reading Stations

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17

train journeys
per day

134

miles (217 kms)

4hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

07:44 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Gainsborough Stations to Reading Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Gainsborough Stations and Reading Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gainsborough Stations to Reading Stations is approximately 134 miles (217 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 16 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Stations and Reading Stations.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Gainsborough Stations to Reading Stations Today

  • Mon 25th Mar
    07:44
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    12:31
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    09:07
    4 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    13:12
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    09:36
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    14:16
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    10:11
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    14:40
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    10:39
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    15:15
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    11:42
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    12:36
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    17:17
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    13:14
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    17:34
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    13:49
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    14:36
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    19:16
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    15:19
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    20:11
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    15:42
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    20:34
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    16:38
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    21:37
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    17:47
    4 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    22:32
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    18:44
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    23:50
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    19:49
    10 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    05:58
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading
  • Mon 25th Mar
    23:05
    9 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Reading
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Reading

About Gainsborough Stations Station

Station name Gainsborough Stations (79)
Address Cheltenham Spa station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 20:15
Saturday 06:15 - 19:15
Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gainsborough Stations and Reading Stations

The travel time between Gainsborough Stations and Reading Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gainsborough Stations and Reading Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gainsborough Stations & Reading Stations. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Stations and Reading Stations.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Gainsborough Stations and Reading Stations, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.