Ipswich to Scunthorpe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Scunthorpe takes 4h 47m 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.

4h 47m
Duration: 183 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 40m

£67–129

Ipswich to Scunthorpe train times

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 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:07 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:07 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:07 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:06 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:55 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 6:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 8:07 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:07 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:07 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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