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Reading to Scunthorpe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Scunthorpe takes 3h 32m 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.

3h 32m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 22m
£53–144

Reading to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 10m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 19m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express2h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Scunthorpe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Scunthorpe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Scunthorpe, England?

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 22m.

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