The average train between Scunthorpe and Spalding takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Scunthorpe to Spalding. 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 2 hours between Scunthorpe and Spalding. 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 Spalding at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Spalding station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Scunthorpe to Spalding train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Spalding train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Spalding train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Spalding is 94.2 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Spalding via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 2h 46m.