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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Bus Station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Scunthorpe via Peterborough and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Cambridge and Scunthorpe is 148 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Scunthorpe without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Cambridge to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Scunthorpe bus from?

Cambridge to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Scunthorpe train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Scunthorpe is to train via Peterborough which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Cambridge to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

Cambridge to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Cambridge to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Scunthorpe is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cambridge to Scunthorpe.

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpetrain
2h 49m
£48–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
5h 58m
£25–44
Drive 117.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Scunthorpecar 117.7 mi
2h 21m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 43m
£73–110

Cambridge to Scunthorpe by train

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Distance: 147.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Scunthorpe via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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