The average train between Peterborough and Scunthorpe takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 9m • 1 change

1h 39m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

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1h 34m • 1 change

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6h 19m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

1h 34m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Peterborough to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Peterborough to Scunthorpe train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Peterborough and Scunthorpe is 115 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Scunthorpe via Doncaster in around 1h 44m.