Train Edinburgh to Scunthorpe from £110 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Scunthorpe takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. 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 53m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
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Edinburgh to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

5:30 PM → 9:07 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:31 PM → 10:10 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:25 PM → 11:16 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
9:00 PM → 7:02 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

1:12 AM → 7:02 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 37m • 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 53m

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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