The average train between Lincoln and Scunthorpe takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Barnetby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Lincoln to Scunthorpe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Scunthorpe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Lincoln to Scunthorpe train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lincoln and Scunthorpe is 39.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Scunthorpe via Barnetby in around 1h 29m.