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Compare train and bus for Scunthorpe to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scunthorpe to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$77 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Scunthorpe to London
How to get from Scunthorpe to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Scunthorpe to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C43547+
C070959:08 AM2h30Scunthorpe station (SCU)11:38 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX152 · NX45010:25 AM7h55Scunthorpe, Bus Station6:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C43547+
C070959:08 AM2h30Scunthorpe station (SCU)11:38 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
L36567+
C0707811:08 AM2h37Scunthorpe station (SCU)1:45 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$681One-way1 transfer
G92572+
Y117019:48 AM2h34Scunthorpe station (SCU)12:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$991One-way1 transfer
C43554+
Y1200010:08 AM2h33Scunthorpe station (SCU)12:41 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1001One-way1 transfer
NX152 · NX230 · NX03210:25 AM9h00Scunthorpe, Bus Station7:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$981One-way2 transfers
NX152 · NX230 · NX44410:25 AM9h00Scunthorpe, Bus Station7:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$1021One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Scunthorpe to London:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scunthorpe to London costing on average $77 (€61).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Scunthorpe and London 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 London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Scunthorpe, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail to go to London by train.
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