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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Scunthorpe takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

2h 25m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express7h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 59m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h 11m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Scunthorpe, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Scunthorpe via Sheffield in around 2h 46m.

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