The average train between Scunthorpe and Penzance takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Scunthorpe to Penzance. 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 every 3 hours between Scunthorpe and Penzance. 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 Penzance at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Scunthorpe to Penzance? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Penzance station via Sheffield station and Plymouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Scunthorpe to Penzance train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Scunthorpe and Penzance is 510.2 km. The road distance is 596 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Penzance via Sheffield and Plymouth in around 9h 11m.