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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Scunthorpe via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Edinburgh and Scunthorpe is 259 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Scunthorpe train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Scunthorpe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Scunthorpe is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe.

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

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

There are 295+ hotels available in Scunthorpe.

Edinburgh to Scunthorpe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 40m
£52–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
7h 39m
£44–73
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Scunthorpecar 228.7 mi
4h 32m
£55–79
Fly to Humberside Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane EDI - HUY
6h 26m
£56–202
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain Stockport - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 25m
£45–197
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
6h 7m
£58–192

Edinburgh to Scunthorpe by train

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Distance: 257.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Scunthorpe via Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand Z, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster in around 7h 39m.

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