The average train between Nottingham and Scunthorpe takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Nottingham and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. 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 Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
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 Scunthorpe station.
Book your Nottingham to Scunthorpe train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Scunthorpe is 77 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Scunthorpe via Sheffield in around 2h 32m.