Train Edinburgh to Scunthorpe from £106 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Scunthorpe takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

3h 52m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...

3h 41m

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Edinburgh to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2:30 PM → 6:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 8:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 9:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe.

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Scunthorpe, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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