There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Scunthorpe by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to StockportCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 31m£62–171Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpe
8h 51m£25–72Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station152
7h 35m£27–70Drive 218.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Scunthorpe218.2 mi
3h 49m£55–79Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY)CWL - HUY
7h 33m£193–1,118Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
5h 33m£95–192Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)BRS - HUY
6h 59m£119–516
Cardiff to Scunthorpe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Scunthorpe is to bus and train which costs £24 - £75 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Scunthorpe via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Cardiff and Scunthorpe is 242 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cardiff to Scunthorpe, including transfers.
Cardiff to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £1,200 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Scunthorpe, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Scunthorpe via Stockport in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 35m.
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- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Humberside Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £180–1,100
Flights from Bristol Airport to Humberside Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–650
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Scunthorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Scunthorpe is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Scunthorpe.
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