The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Scunthorpe
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Scunthorpe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Scunthorpe will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds for Scunthorpe on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leeds to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Scunthorpe train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Scunthorpe trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 AM Leeds | 1h18 | 1:03 PM Scunthorpe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Leeds | 1h18 | 8:03 PM Scunthorpe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:22 PM Leeds | 1h49 | 10:11 PM Scunthorpe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM Leeds | 1h31 | 6:01 AM Scunthorpe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Leeds | 1h22 | 7:02 AM Scunthorpe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Scunthorpe
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 05:02 |
Last train 22:54 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Leeds to Scunthorpe start from as low as $17 (€14) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $37 (€30) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: LNER, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from Leeds to Scunthorpe trainsLNER, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Leeds and Scunthorpe from $17 (€14). 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 Leeds to Scunthorpe

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Scunthorpe
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- 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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