The average train between Kings Cross and Scunthorpe takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Kings Cross 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 Kings Cross and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Kings Cross to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
Kings Cross to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Kings Cross to Scunthorpe train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kings Cross and Scunthorpe is 230.8 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Scunthorpe via Doncaster in around 2h 32m.