Lowestoft to Scunthorpe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lowestoft and Scunthorpe takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Lowestoft 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.

5h 48m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 5m

£74–141

Lowestoft to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lowestoft and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:47 PM → 6:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
3:47 PM → 8:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
4:47 PM → 9:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
6:47 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:46 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:46 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
1:46 PM → 6:06 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
3:46 PM → 8:07 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft 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.