The average train between Torquay and Scunthorpe takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 every 2 hours between Torquay and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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 Torquay to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Torquay to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Torquay to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Torquay and Scunthorpe is 398.3 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Torquay to Scunthorpe via Newton Abbot and Sheffield in around 6h 56m.