What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe is to fly and train which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £230.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Scunthorpe is 244 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 13h 35m and costs £60 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

There are 299+ hotels available in Scunthorpe.

Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe - 12 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe by plane, train, car ferry, ferry, busferry, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncaster
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe
4h 49m
£67–225
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpe
5h 40m
£52–168
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to ScunthorpeLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes
13h 35m
£63–151
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
13h 41m
£112–393
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpe
16h 26m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpe
5h
£58–203
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Scunthorpe
5h 40m
£60–220
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Scunthorpe
6h 25m
£56–170
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncaster
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe
5h 19m
£89–185
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)BHD - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
5h 26m
£57–247
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
6h 22m
£70–225
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe
7h 17m
£96–257

Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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13h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe.

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Distance: 242.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Scunthorpe, England?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Scunthorpe. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Station C, walk to Leeds, take the train to Doncaster, then take the train to Scunthorpe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Scunthorpe via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 13h 35m.

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