Train Exeter to Scunthorpe from £172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Scunthorpe takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

6h 17m
Duration: 281 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Exeter to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:27 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 7:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change

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