The average train between Scunthorpe and Harlow takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Harlow. 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 Harlow. 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 Harlow at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Harlow station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Scunthorpe to Harlow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Harlow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Harlow train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Harlow is 207 km. The road distance is 323 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.