The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Scunthorpe takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Southend-on-Sea to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Scunthorpe is 245.1 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Scunthorpe via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 52m.