The average train between Canterbury and Scunthorpe takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 hourly between Canterbury and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Canterbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Canterbury to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Scunthorpe is 281.5 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Scunthorpe via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 37m.