How to travel from Nottingham to Scunthorpe

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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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Driving

$52

Average price

$19

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Cheapest

$21

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 50m

Average total duration

2h 20m

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30m

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1h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Scunthorpe is a bus with an average price of $19.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Scunthorpe is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Scunthorpe including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nottingham to Scunthorpe among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from Nottingham to Scunthorpe

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

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bus

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

  • National Express
    4:25 PM2h20
    Nottingham
    6:45 PMScunthorpe
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    4:25 PM2h20
    Nottingham
    6:45 PMScunthorpe
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    4:25 PM2h20
    Nottingham
    6:45 PMScunthorpe
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    8:10 PM13h10
    Nottingham
    9:20 AMScunthorpe
    $391One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Scunthorpe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Scunthorpe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Scunthorpe is a bus with an average price of $19.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Scunthorpe is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Nottingham to Scunthorpe is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Scunthorpe is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Scunthorpe:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Scunthorpe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nottingham to Scunthorpe:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham 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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