- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scunthorpe to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scunthorpe to London will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
It's difficult to get from Scunthorpe to London without transferring at least once.
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W84702
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P24268
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P24257
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W84670
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W84686
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P24249Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scunthorpe to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Scunthorpe to London:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scunthorpe to London costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (2h 24m by train vs 3h 52m by car) and roughly $9 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($68 (€56) vs $77 (€63)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Scunthorpe to London trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02170+ W84656 | 7:04 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h26 | 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02161+ P24249 | 7:48 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h33 | 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C21600+ G08044+ W84648 | 8:05 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 3h11 | 11:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
L01624+ W84661 | 8:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h31 | 10:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W70781+ W84661 | 8:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 3h28 | 11:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
Y14827+ W84667 | 9:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h32 | 11:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02172+ P24257 | 9:48 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h34 | 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L01628+ W84673 | 10:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h33 | 12:41 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C00194+ W84680 | 11:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h36 | 1:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L01631+ W84686 | 12:08 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h31 | 2:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C21799+ G08055+ W84670 | 12:08 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 3h08 | 3:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C02142+ P24268 | 12:48 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h35 | 3:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G07995+ W84692 | 1:08 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h47 | 3:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C21610+ G08061+ W84683 | 2:07 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 3h09 | 5:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C01918+ W84697 | 2:08 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h33 | 4:41 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
P24277+ C02026 | 2:48 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h33 | 5:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W04511+ W84702 | 3:08 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h37 | 5:45 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Scunthorpe to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scunthorpe to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Scunthorpe to London trains use the Scunthorpe to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London St Pancras International. Use this guide to compare Scunthorpe and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Scunthorpe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Scunthorpe.
Wi-Fi is available at Scunthorpe.
Ticket office support is available at Scunthorpe.
Available at Scunthorpe: Parking, WC.
Available at Scunthorpe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scunthorpe: 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.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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