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How to get fromEdinburgh to Scunthorpeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Scunthorpe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 41m
    £76–196

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    6h 47m
    £39–126

  3. Drive 228.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Scunthorpecar car 228.7 mi
    4h 29m
    £56–81

  4. Fly to Humberside Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane plane EDI - HUY
    6h 32m
    £58–276

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    5h 27m
    £160–228

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain train
    6h 6m
    £94–188

Edinburgh to Scunthorpe by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Scunthorpe, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, KLM flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY) 5 times a day.

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