- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
12
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 $89 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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W04511
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C02142
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C02054
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C02026
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C02172
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C02026
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L01628Omio 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 |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $78 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 $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scunthorpe to London costing on average $69 (€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 $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 (€56) vs $78 (€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 today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P24249+ C02161 | On time 7:48 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h33 | 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84661+ L01624 | On time 8:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h31 | 10:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84667+ Y14827 | On time 9:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h32 | 11:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
P24257+ C02172 | On time 9:48 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h34 | 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84673+ L01628 | On time 10:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h33 | 12:41 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84680+ C00194 | On time 11:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h36 | 1:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84680+ C02140+ W45431 | On time 11:08 AM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 3h21 | 2:29 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
W84686+ L01631 | On time 12:08 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h31 | 2:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
P24268+ C02142 | On time 12:48 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h35 | 3:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84692+ G07995 | On time 1:08 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h47 | 3:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84697+ C01918 | On time 2:08 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h33 | 4:41 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
P24277+ C02026 | On time 2:48 PM Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 2h33 | 5:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84702+ W04511 | On time 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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