The average train between Scunthorpe and Nottingham takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Nottingham. 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 Scunthorpe and Nottingham. 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 Nottingham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Nottingham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Scunthorpe to Nottingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Nottingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Nottingham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Nottingham is 77 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Nottingham via Sheffield in around 2h 11m.