It takes an average of 4h 15m to travel from Buxton to Scunthorpe by train, over a distance of around 57 miles (91 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Buxton to Scunthorpe and tickets for this journey start from £49.40 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:13 | |
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Last train | 21:57 | |
Departure station | Buxton | |
Arrival station | Scunthorpe | |
Journey time | From 2h 46m | |
Distance | 57 miles (91 km) | |
Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £49.40 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Buxton to Scunthorpe? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 15 minutes to travel the 57 miles (91 km) from Buxton to Scunthorpe by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Buxton to Scunthorpe in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £49.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Buxton and Scunthorpe is 4 hours and 15 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Buxton to Scunthorpe is 2 hours and 46 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Buxton to Scunthorpe can start from as little as £49.40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Buxton to Scunthorpe. Travelling from Buxton to Scunthorpe by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Buxton to Scunthorpe leaves at 05:13. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Buxton to Scunthorpe leaves at 21:57. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Buxton to Scunthorpe cover a distance of around 57 miles (91 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Scunthorpe to Buxton.
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