Exeter to Scunthorpe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Scunthorpe takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

6h 20m
Duration: 281 mi
Distance: £138
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 29m

£118–175

Exeter to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:28 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 4:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 7:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.