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 prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €45.

Distance: 91 miles (148 km)

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€23

Average price

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€61

Average price

4h 12m

Average total duration

3h 42m

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30m

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2h 39m

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2h 9m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Birmingham to Scunthorpe

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

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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
02:00PM3h45
Birmingham
05:45PMScunthorpe
$281One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
02:00PM3h45
Birmingham
05:45PMScunthorpe
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:00PM3h45
Birmingham
05:45PMScunthorpe
$281One-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.

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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 $23 (€18).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Scunthorpe costing on average $57 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is approximately 91 miles (148 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Scunthorpe is:
  • Around 6 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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Scunthorpe, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Scunthorpe station (SCU).
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 CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Cross Country 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.

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