The average train between Aberdeen and Scunthorpe takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Aberdeen and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Aberdeen and Scunthorpe is 406.7 km. The road distance is 621 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Doncaster 4 times a day. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Cross Country also services this route once a week.