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Trip Overview

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

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 Tuesday, November 10, 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 Wednesday, November 11, 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
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 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
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Departing Friday, November 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
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 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, November 15, 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, November 16, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Scunthorpe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • 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 54m.

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