The average train between Scunthorpe and Lowestoft takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Lowestoft. 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 2 hours between Scunthorpe and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Scunthorpe to Lowestoft train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Lowestoft train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Lowestoft train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Lowestoft is 202.4 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Lowestoft via Doncaster, Peterborough, and Norwich in around 5h 12m.