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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Scunthorpe is to bus and train which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Bus Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Scunthorpe via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Gloucester and Scunthorpe is 169 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Scunthorpe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 1m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Gloucester to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Scunthorpe bus from?

Gloucester to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Scunthorpe train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Scunthorpe is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 1m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Gloucester to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

Gloucester to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Gloucester to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Scunthorpe is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Gloucester to Scunthorpe.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
4h 1m
£74–115
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain
5h 52m
£27–46
Drive 160.2 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Scunthorpecar 160.2 mi
2h 59m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 40m
£76–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 152
7h 30m
£33–87

Gloucester to Scunthorpe by train

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Bus Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 30m.

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