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It takes an average of 4h 31m to travel from East Croydon to Scunthorpe by train, over a distance of around 155 miles (249 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from East Croydon to Scunthorpe and tickets for this journey start from £41.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:51 | |
| Departure station | East Croydon | |
| Arrival station | Scunthorpe | |
| Journey time | From 2h 59m | |
| Distance | 155 miles (249 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £41.40 | |
| Train operators | East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Southern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from East Croydon to Scunthorpe in 2 hours 59 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from East Croydon to Scunthorpe? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 31 minutes to travel the 155 miles (249 km) from East Croydon to Scunthorpe by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 59 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to Scunthorpe. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from East Croydon to Scunthorpe in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £41.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Scunthorpe by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
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3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
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