The average train between Ipswich and Scunthorpe takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 every 4 hours between Ipswich and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Doncaster station via Peterborough station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Ipswich to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
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The distance between Ipswich and Scunthorpe is 208.2 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Scunthorpe via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 40m.