The average train between Middlesbrough and Scunthorpe takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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.
Trains run hourly between Middlesbrough and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Scunthorpe is 117.2 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe via Darlington and Doncaster in around 2h 40m.