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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Scunthorpe takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. 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 18m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 43m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryTransPennine Express12h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Scunthorpe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Scunthorpe, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Scunthorpe via Sheffield in around 5h 30m.

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