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Southampton to Scunthorpe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Scunthorpe takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Scunthorpe. 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 58m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 26m
£67–151

Southampton to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 59m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 40m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express4h 41m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Scunthorpe? 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Scunthorpe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 259.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Scunthorpe via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 26m.

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