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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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