The average train between Swindon and Scunthorpe takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Swindon to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Swindon to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Scunthorpe is 237.3 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Scunthorpe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 54m.