The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Scunthorpe takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Bury St Edmunds 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 every 4 hours between Bury St Edmunds and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bury St Edmunds 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Bury St Edmunds to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.
Bury St Edmunds to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Bury St Edmunds to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Scunthorpe is 174.2 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Scunthorpe via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 11m.