The average train between Middlesbrough and Scunthorpe takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. 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 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 13m. 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 York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Scunthorpe is 117.2 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe via York and Doncaster in around 2h 41m.