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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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Scunthorpe to Leicester:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scunthorpe to Leicester costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
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How to get from Scunthorpe to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Scunthorpe to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:25 AM3h10Scunthorpe1:35 PMLeicester$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 10:25 AM3h10Scunthorpe1:35 PMLeicester$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 10:25 AM3h10Scunthorpe1:35 PMLeicester$371One-way1 transfer
Other options
8:25 AM3h40Scunthorpe12:05 PMLeicester$421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Scunthorpe to Leicester:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scunthorpe to Leicester costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Scunthorpe and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Scunthorpe station (SCU) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Scunthorpe, Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East Midlands to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Leicester by train.
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