Carlisle to Scunthorpe Trains

Carlisle to Scunthorpe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Scunthorpe takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 195 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

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4h 8m

£51–125

Carlisle to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:54 PM → 8:07 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 9:07 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
6:07 PM → 10:10 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:06 PM → 11:16 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes

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