There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car
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Train via York
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to York
- Take the train from York to Doncaster
- Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe
2h 41m£31–142Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe92.2 mi
1h 58m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7436
2h 44m£38–66Train
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Darlington
- Take the train from Darlington to Doncaster
- Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe
2h 44m£30–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to York
- Take the bus from Rougier Street to Hull InterchangeX46 / ...
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Brant Road350
5h 33m
Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Scunthorpe via York and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Scunthorpe is 106 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe without a car is to train via York which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe is to train via York which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 2h 44m.
Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Scunthorpe, England?
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Scunthorpe via York and Doncaster in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 twice daily. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from York to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from York to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from York to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–13
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Anytime Single
- £19–100
- Advanced Single
- £11–13
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from York to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Middlesbrough to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Rougier Street to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/
Bus from Hull Interchange to Brant Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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