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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Scunthorpe is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Bradford Forster Square and arriving at Scunthorpe via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Bradford to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Bradford and Scunthorpe is 66 miles. The road distance is 56.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Bradford to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Scunthorpe train from?

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

Train or bus from Bradford to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Bradford to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 268 bus, which costs £14 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Bradford to Scunthorpe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bradford to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Scunthorpe is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Bradford to Scunthorpe.

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

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

There are 294+ hotels available in Scunthorpe.

Bradford to Scunthorpe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 268 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bradford to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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 Bradford Forster Square to DoncasterBradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 56m
£24–52
Drive 56.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bradford to Scunthorpe56.5 mi
1h 10m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street Coach A to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk075 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 55m
£17–34
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncaster
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe
2h
£16–56
Line 268 bus
1. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Westgate D268
3h 8m
£15–60

Bradford to Scunthorpe by train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.7 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Bradford, England and Scunthorpe, England?

You can take a train from Bradford Forster Square to Scunthorpe via Doncaster in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, Arriva Yorkshire operates a bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Westgate D every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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