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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Marriott Street and arriving at Bus Station via The Square, St Margaret's Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Scunthorpe via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Northampton to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Northampton and Scunthorpe is 139 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Scunthorpe without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 33m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Northampton to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Scunthorpe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Northampton to Scunthorpe train from?

Northampton to Scunthorpe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Northampton to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Northampton to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northampton to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Northampton to Scunthorpe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Scunthorpe is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Northampton to Scunthorpe.

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

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
3h 33m
£23–36
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
6h 22m
£18–32
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
4h 8m
£57–108
Drive 105.7 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Scunthorpecar 105.7 mi
2h 20m
£27–39

Northampton to Scunthorpe by bus and train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Scunthorpe via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marriott Street to Bus Station via The Square, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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