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Gainsborough to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Gainsborough to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as IDR 547,258, with average prices for this route around IDR 547,258.

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
07:05 4h 9m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	11:14 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
07:44 4h 30m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	12:14 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
09:08 3h 57m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	13:05 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
09:08 4h 2m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	13:10 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
09:37 4h 38m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	14:15 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
10:39 4h 22m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	15:01 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

IDR 547,258*

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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Gainsborough to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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

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Gainsborough to Edinburgh Train prices and times

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