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How to get fromReading to Scunthorpeby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 35m
    £66–156

  2. Drive 179.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Scunthorpecar car 179.6 mi
    3h 21m
    £44–64

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpetrain train
    5h 41m
    £101–344

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 5m
    £111–159

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpetrain train
    5h 38m
    £126–256

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Humberside Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane plane LHR - HUY
    6h 46m
    £62–318

Reading to Scunthorpe by train and subway

Calendar164Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Scunthorpe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 35m.

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