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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Inverkeithing via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Glenrothes is 292 miles. The road distance is 264 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes without a car is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Glenrothes bus from?

Scunthorpe to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Glenrothes train from?

Scunthorpe to Glenrothes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Glenrothes train arrive?

Scunthorpe to Glenrothes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Glenrothes is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Scunthorpe to Glenrothes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Scunthorpe to Glenrothes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh Waverley
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 5m
£88–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park & Ridebus Ukn11
9h 56m
£38–67
Drive 262.4 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Glenrothescar 262.4 mi
5h
£64–92
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 14m
£93–198
Train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Ladybanktrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 6m
£161–231
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain
8h 18m
£145–352
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 33m
£100–272
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
7h 21m
£95–233

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 290.7 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Scunthorpe, England and Glenrothes, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park & Ride every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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