How to travel from Scunthorpe to Leicester

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Compare train and bus for Scunthorpe to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $24. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $59.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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$24

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Cheapest

$63

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3h 39m

Average total duration

3h 9m

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30m

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Scunthorpe to Leicester

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Northern Rail
10:48PM7h33
Scunthorpe
06:21AMLeicester
$591One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail
10:48PM7h33
Scunthorpe
06:21AMLeicester
$591One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine Express Service
08:10AM2h18
Scunthorpe
10:28AMLeicester
$791One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine Express Service
07:08AM2h20
Scunthorpe
09:28AMLeicester
$791One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine Express Service
10:08AM2h20
Scunthorpe
12:28PMLeicester
$791One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine Express Service
11:08AM2h20
Scunthorpe
01:28PMLeicester
$791One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Scunthorpe and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Scunthorpe to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Scunthorpe to Leicester:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scunthorpe to Leicester costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Scunthorpe to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Scunthorpe to Leicester is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Scunthorpe to Leicester is:
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Scunthorpe to Leicester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Scunthorpe, Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Scunthorpe station (SCU) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Scunthorpe to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) to go to Leicester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Scunthorpe to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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