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

The cheapest way to get from London to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from London to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Scunthorpe via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from London to Scunthorpe?

The distance between London and Scunthorpe is 179 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from London to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Scunthorpe bus from?

London to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Scunthorpe train from?

London to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from London to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the London to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

London to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the London to Scunthorpe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Scunthorpe is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from London to Scunthorpe.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

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London to Scunthorpe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from London 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 King's Cross to DoncasterLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 31m
£32–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus StationUk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station152
6h 20m
£24–50
Drive 162.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Scunthorpe162.8 mi
3h 15m
£41–60
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpe
5h 14m
£91–288
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
3h 48m
£43–162

London to Scunthorpe by train

169Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Scunthorpe via Doncaster in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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