There are 2 ways to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe by train or car
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Banbury to Scunthorpe by train
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The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Scunthorpe via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Banbury and Scunthorpe is 160 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe, including transfers.
Banbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Scunthorpe is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Banbury to Scunthorpe.
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What companies run services between Banbury, England and Scunthorpe, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Doncaster 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
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Train from Banbury to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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