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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Southampton takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 23m
£68–151

Scunthorpe to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Scunthorpe and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 13m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 27m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway13h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 22m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 23m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 23m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 34m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 1m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 34m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 1m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe to Southampton? 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.

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  • Distance: 259.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Southampton Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 23m.

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