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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Scunthorpe via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Leicester to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Leicester and Scunthorpe is 107 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £20 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Scunthorpe bus from?

Leicester to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Scunthorpe train from?

Leicester to Scunthorpe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £20 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Leicester to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

Leicester to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Greyfriar Gate station.

Where does the Leicester to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Leicester to Scunthorpe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Scunthorpe is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Leicester to Scunthorpe.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Scunthorpe?

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

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Leicester to Scunthorpe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester 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 Leicester to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 46m
£21–67
Drive 78.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Scunthorpe78.4 mi
1h 25m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Greyfriar GateUk079 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station152
4h 5m
£22–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway StationSky
2. Take the train from Derby to DoncasterReading - Newcastle / ...
4h 38m
£38–85

Leicester to Scunthorpe by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe.

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Scunthorpe via Sheffield in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Greyfriar Gate and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 4h 5m.

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