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Outbound fromSouthampton Central to Scunthorpe by train
It takes an average of 9h 19m to travel from Southampton Central to Scunthorpe by train, over a distance of around 188 miles (302 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Southampton Central to Scunthorpe and tickets for this journey start from £33.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:20 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Scunthorpe | |
| Journey time | From 5h 48m | |
| Distance | 188 miles (302 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £33.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Southampton Central to Scunthorpe in 5 hours 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southampton Central to Scunthorpe? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 19 minutes to travel the 188 miles (302 km) from Southampton Central to Scunthorpe by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train 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 Great Western 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 Southampton Central to Scunthorpe in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £33.70. 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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