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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Scunthorpe is to bus and train via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Scunthorpe via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Scotland to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Scotland and Scunthorpe is 306 miles. The road distance is 254.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Scunthorpe without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Scotland to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Scunthorpe train from?

Scotland to Scunthorpe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Where does the Scotland to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Scotland to Scunthorpe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Scunthorpe is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Scotland to Scunthorpe.

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

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

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Scotland to Scunthorpe - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Scunthorpe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DoncasterEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 1m
£62–187
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
6h 55m
£26–70
Drive 253.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Scunthorpe253.4 mi
4h 22m
£64–92
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpe
5h 44m
£100–234
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DoncasterGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 20m
£74–109
Bus, train via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangemegabus M20
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
8h 25m
£31–70
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
6h 7m
£68–204
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
5h 52m
£60–195

Scotland to Scunthorpe by train

169Weekly Trains

5h 1mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.6 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Scunthorpe via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster in around 5h 1m.

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