The average train between Croydon and Scunthorpe takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon 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 Croydon and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Croydon to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Croydon to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Croydon to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Scunthorpe is 247 km. The road distance is 308 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Doncaster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Two other operators also service this route.