The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
6 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aberdeen for Scunthorpe every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Aberdeen to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £109. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £109, and a flight costs an average of £151.
Distance: 407 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£109 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Scunthorpe trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:07 Aberdeen | 6h56 | 18:03 Scunthorpe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe
Trains from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £109 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 17:09. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £109 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 17:09 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen and Scunthorpe from £109. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberdeen to Scunthorpe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Scunthorpe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Scunthorpe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Scunthorpe
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: News Agent on Platform 1 selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Opening hours approx 0645 to 1700 Monday to Saturday.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from Platform 1 to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday: 08:45 - 20:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station entrance
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