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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe is to bus and train which costs £24 - £65 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Scunthorpe via Paddington, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Swindon to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Swindon and Scunthorpe is 259 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £65 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Scunthorpe bus from?

Swindon to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Scunthorpe train from?

Swindon to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £65 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Swindon to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

Swindon to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Swindon to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Scunthorpe is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Swindon to Scunthorpe.

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

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Swindon to Scunthorpe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to DoncasterLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
3h 58m
£68–294
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Transport Hub
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
4. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpe
7h 52m
£25–61
Drive 165.4 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Scunthorpe165.4 mi
3h 25m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
5h 29m
£93–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station152
8h 19m
£32–60

Swindon to Scunthorpe by train and subway

169Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Scunthorpe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Bus Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 19m.

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