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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Royal Well and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Scunthorpe via Paddington, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Swindon to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Swindon and Scunthorpe is 259 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 57m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Scunthorpe bus from?

Swindon to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Scunthorpe train from?

Swindon to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Swindon to Scunthorpe is to train via London which takes 3h 57m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h.

Where does the Swindon to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

Swindon to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Swindon to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Scunthorpe is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Swindon to Scunthorpe.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 57m
£70–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 152
8h
£30–53
Drive 165.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Scunthorpecar 165.5 mi
3h 27m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
5h 33m
£80–132

Swindon to Scunthorpe by train and subway

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Scunthorpe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Bus Station via Royal Well and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.

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