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Compare train and bus for Scunthorpe to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scunthorpe to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Scunthorpe to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Scunthorpe to Leicester
Travel to Leicester 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 Scunthorpe to Leicester.

There are 2 ways to get from Scunthorpe to Leicester: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Leicester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $22 (€20) compared to other travel options to Leicester:
A bus is $14 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scunthorpe to Leicester costing on average $36 (€32).
The quickest way to travel between Scunthorpe and Leicester is by train, which takes on average 2 h 23 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 20 min.
You should expect to travel around 68 miles (109 km) between Scunthorpe and Leicester.
The average frequency per day from Scunthorpe to Leicester is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Scunthorpe to Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Scunthorpe to Leicester:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Scunthorpe to Leicester:
- You can take a bus from Scunthorpe to Leicester with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $22 (€20) with National Express from Scunthorpe to Leicester.
- You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Leicester with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€32) with CrossCountry from Scunthorpe to Leicester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Scunthorpe to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Leicester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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