The average train between Portsmouth and Scunthorpe takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Portsmouth to Scunthorpe train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Scunthorpe train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Portsmouth to Scunthorpe train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Scunthorpe is 310.6 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Scunthorpe via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 39m.