The average train between Chester and Scunthorpe takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Scunthorpe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Scunthorpe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Chester to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Stockport station.
Chester to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Chester to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Scunthorpe is 154.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Stockport to Scunthorpe hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 41m.