The average train between Oxford and Scunthorpe takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 3 hours between Oxford and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Oxford to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Oxford to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Oxford and Scunthorpe is 207.1 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Doncaster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m.