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.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 8:03 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Southampton to Scunthorpe train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Scunthorpe train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Southampton to Scunthorpe train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Scunthorpe is 301.8 km. The road distance is 418 km.
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 24m.