The average train between Carlisle and Scunthorpe takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Carlisle 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 twice a week between Carlisle and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 7:02 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Carlisle to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Carlisle to Scunthorpe train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Carlisle and Scunthorpe is 208.4 km. The road distance is 314 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Carlisle to Doncaster twice a week. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
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