What is the cheapest way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe?

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe?

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Scunthorpe via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Banbury to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Banbury and Scunthorpe is 160 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.

How do I travel from Banbury to Scunthorpe without a car?

The best way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Scunthorpe train from?

Banbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Where does the Banbury to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Banbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Scunthorpe is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Banbury to Scunthorpe.

How do I get a train ticket from Banbury to Scunthorpe?

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

There are 324+ hotels available in Scunthorpe.

Banbury to Scunthorpe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 22m
£66–101
Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banbury to Scunthorpecar 127.3 mi
2h 23m
£32–46
Train, bus via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain
5h 4m
£38–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 152
5h 50m
£40–66

Banbury to Scunthorpe by train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Banbury, England and Scunthorpe, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Doncaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 27m.

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