There are 3 ways to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Banbury to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 17m£66–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
6h 30m£25–45Drive 127.3 mi
- Drive from Banbury to Scunthorpecar 127.3 mi
2h 22m£32–46
Banbury to Scunthorpe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Banbury station to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
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 17m.
The distance between Banbury and Scunthorpe is 160 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe, including transfers.
Banbury to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Banbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
The best way to get from Banbury to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Banbury, England and Scunthorpe, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Doncaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banbury to Bus Station via Leamington Spa, Railway Station, Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Banbury to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Banbury to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Banbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Scunthorpe is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Banbury to Scunthorpe.
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