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Compare train and bus for London to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m 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 London to Scunthorpe:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Scunthorpe costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Scunthorpe
How to get from London to Scunthorpe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Scunthorpe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX450 · NX15212:00 PM6h45London, Victoria Coach Station6:45 PMScunthorpe, Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX450 · NX15212:00 PM6h45London, Victoria Coach Station6:45 PMScunthorpe, Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W8468311:47 AM2h20London Kings Cross (KGX)2:07 PMScunthorpe station (SCU)$641One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W04522+W846709:18 AM2h49London Kings Cross (KGX)12:07 PMScunthorpe station (SCU)$401One-way1 transfer
- G80216+
C3284010:03 AM2h24London Kings Cross (KGX)12:27 PMScunthorpe station (SCU)$971One-way1 transfer - G80173+W846709:47 AM2h20London Kings Cross (KGX)12:07 PMScunthorpe station (SCU)$981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Scunthorpe:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Scunthorpe costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Scunthorpe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Scunthorpe station (SCU).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Scunthorpe, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scunthorpe by bus.
- Travel with Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Scunthorpe by train.
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