The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Scunthorpe on Sat, Dec 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Edinburgh to Scunthorpe train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Scunthorpe trains for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 AM Edinburgh | 4h02 | 10:02 AM Scunthorpe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Edinburgh | 3h32 | 12:02 PM Scunthorpe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Edinburgh | 4h03 | 1:03 PM Scunthorpe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe
Trains from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€62) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€62) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 20:10 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe trainsLNER, CrossCountry trains will get you between Edinburgh and Scunthorpe from $77 (€62). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Scunthorpe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: News Agent on Platform 1 selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Opening hours approx 0645 to 1700 Monday to Saturday.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from Platform 1 to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday: 08:45 - 20:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station entrance
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