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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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$59 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G08259+
L365619:18 AM2h48London Kings Cross (KGX)12:06 PMScunthorpe station (SCU)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX450 · NX15212:00 PM6h35London, Victoria Coach Station6:35 PMScunthorpe, Bus Station$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C07115+
L3656411:00 AM2h06London Kings Cross (KGX)1:06 PMScunthorpe station (SCU)$791One-way1 transfer
Other options
G08263+
L3657212:00 PM3h06London Kings Cross (KGX)3:06 PMScunthorpe station (SCU)$561One-way1 transfer
C40791+
L365588:40 AM2h26London Kings Cross (KGX)11:06 AMScunthorpe station (SCU)$761One-way1 transfer
C41018+
L365619:47 AM2h19London Kings Cross (KGX)12:06 PMScunthorpe station (SCU)$891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Scunthorpe:
A bus is $0.44 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Scunthorpe costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- 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, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Scunthorpe by train.
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