The average train between Nottingham and Scunthorpe takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 every 4 hours between Nottingham and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Barnetby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Nottingham to Scunthorpe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Scunthorpe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Barnetby station.
Book your Nottingham to Scunthorpe train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Nottingham and Scunthorpe is 77 km. The road distance is 119 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Barnetby every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 26m.