The average train between Reading and Scunthorpe takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Reading to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Reading to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Scunthorpe is 237 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Scunthorpe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 35m.