What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe is to bus and train which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Scunthorpe via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Aberdeen and Scunthorpe is 388 miles. The road distance is 352.6 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £75 - £500.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train from?

Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or fly from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £75 - £500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £160 - £270 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Scunthorpe is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe?

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

There are 294+ hotels available in Scunthorpe.

Aberdeen to Scunthorpe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to DoncasterAberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 18m
£78–491
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall InterchangeUkn11
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
10h 25m
£36–80
Drive 350.5 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe350.5 mi
6h 33m
£89–128
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpe
5h 44m
£101–235
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DoncasterEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 32m
£54–189
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn11
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
10h 25m
£36–80
Fly to Humberside Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Humberside Airport (HUY)ABZ - HUY
6h 27m
£168–267
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
6h 4m
£112–298
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncaster
6h 32m
£107–391

Aberdeen to Scunthorpe by train

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6h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.8 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Scunthorpe, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Doncaster 4 times a day. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Cross Country also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, KLM flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Humberside Airport (HUY) twice daily.

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