The average train between York and Scunthorpe takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
York to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your York to Scunthorpe train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Scunthorpe is 50.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from York to Scunthorpe via Doncaster in around 1h 17m.