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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Edinburgh is 259 miles. The road distance is 231.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Edinburgh train from?

Scunthorpe to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or fly from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £260 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Edinburgh is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 46m
£55–104
Train via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain Cleethorpes - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£43–205
Drive 229.8 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Edinburghcar 229.8 mi
4h 31m
£56–81
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 28m
£68–195
Fly Humberside Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane HUY - EDI
6h 55m
£53–260
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 47m
£68–285
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 19m
£73–193
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 34m
£59–249

Scunthorpe to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Scunthorpe, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, KLM flies from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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