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How to get fromGloucester to Scunthorpeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain train
    3h 59m
    £65–103

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain train
    5h 52m
    £26–42

  3. Drive  160.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Scunthorpecar car 160.2 mi
    2h 59m
    £40–57

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    4h 41m
    £64–105

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    6h 20m
    £28–49

Gloucester to Scunthorpe by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Scunthorpe via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 20m.

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