The average train between Scunthorpe and Burntisland takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Burntisland. 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 Scunthorpe and Burntisland. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Burntisland at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Burntisland. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Burntisland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Scunthorpe to Burntisland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Burntisland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Burntisland train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Burntisland is 321.4 km. The road distance is 446 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.