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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Scunthorpe is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Scunthorpe via Newcastle and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Sunderland and Scunthorpe is 147 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Sunderland to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Scunthorpe train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Sunderland to Scunthorpe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Scunthorpe is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Sunderland to Scunthorpe.

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

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

There are 296+ hotels available in Scunthorpe.

Sunderland to Scunthorpe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to DoncasterEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 54m
£37–107
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpe
4h 12m
£27–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7436
3h 53m
£35–50
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Scunthorpe116.9 mi
2h 24m
£29–42

Sunderland to Scunthorpe by train

174Weekly Trains

2h 54mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Scunthorpe.

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Distance: 146.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Scunthorpe via Newcastle and Doncaster in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 twice daily. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h.

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