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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Scunthorpe:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Scunthorpe costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.58. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Scunthorpe
How to get from Nottingham to Scunthorpe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Scunthorpe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:25 PM2h20Nottingham6:45 PMScunthorpe$321One-way0 transfers
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4:25 PM2h20Nottingham6:45 PMScunthorpe$321One-way0 transfers
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4:25 PM2h20Nottingham6:45 PMScunthorpe$321One-way0 transfers
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8:10 PM13h10Nottingham9:20 AMScunthorpe$391One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Scunthorpe:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Scunthorpe costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Scunthorpe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Scunthorpe, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Scunthorpe station (SCU).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Scunthorpe by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scunthorpe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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