How to travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Scunthorpe

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $75.

Distance: 91 miles (148 km)

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$30

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$75

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$53

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

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2h 41m

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2h 11m

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2h 7m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Scunthorpe:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Scunthorpe costing on average $75 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Scunthorpe including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Scunthorpe among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 3h 43m versus 2h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Birmingham to Scunthorpe

How to get from Birmingham to Scunthorpe by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    2:00 PM3h35
    Birmingham
    5:35 PMScunthorpe
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    2:00 PM3h35
    Birmingham
    5:35 PMScunthorpe
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    2:00 PM3h35
    Birmingham
    5:35 PMScunthorpe
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    3:00 PM3h35
    Birmingham
    6:35 PMScunthorpe
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe

Travel to Scunthorpe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Scunthorpe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Scunthorpe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Scunthorpe:

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Scunthorpe costing on average $44 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is by train with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

The distance from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is approximately 91 miles (148 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Scunthorpe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Scunthorpe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Scunthorpe station (SCU).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Scunthorpe, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Scunthorpe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Scunthorpe by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Scunthorpe by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Scunthorpe:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe often also extend their vacation to go to London, Doncaster, Manchester, Kingston upon Hull, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Scunthorpe and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Scunthorpe to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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