The average train between Scunthorpe and Peterborough takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. 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 Peterborough at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Peterborough station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Scunthorpe to Peterborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Peterborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Peterborough train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Peterborough is 115 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Peterborough via Doncaster in around 1h 33m.