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Bolton to Scunthorpe trains

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The average train between Bolton and Scunthorpe takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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.

2h 54m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 59m
£27–47

Bolton to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express10h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 41m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bolton to Scunthorpe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Scunthorpe, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpe hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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