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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Scunthorpe via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Leicester to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Leicester and Scunthorpe is 107 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Scunthorpe bus from?

Leicester to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Scunthorpe train from?

Leicester to Scunthorpe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

Leicester to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Leicester to Scunthorpe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Scunthorpe is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Leicester to Scunthorpe.

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

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Leicester to Scunthorpe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 45m
£48–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
4h 10m
£16–46
Drive 78.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Scunthorpecar 78.4 mi
1h 26m
£20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 34m
£41–67

Leicester to Scunthorpe by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Scunthorpe via Sheffield in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 4h 10m.

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