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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Scunthorpe takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

3h 22m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cambridge to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express10h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Scunthorpe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Scunthorpe via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 2h 49m.

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