The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Scunthorpe
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Scunthorpe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Scunthorpe will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
To travel from Darlington to Scunthorpe you need to make at least one change.
8:261h42Darlington10:08Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
9:261h40Darlington11:06Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
10:261h39Darlington12:05Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
11:261h39Darlington13:05Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
12:271h38Darlington14:05Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
20:361h30Darlington22:06Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
12:271h38Darlington14:05Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
16:271h38Darlington18:05Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
10:261h39Darlington12:05Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
11:261h39Darlington13:05Scunthorpe£1081One-way1 change
Live departures
Darlington to Scunthorpe train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Scunthorpe trains for tomorrow, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:26 Darlington | 1h42 | 10:08 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Scunthorpe
Trains from Darlington to Scunthorpe run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 22:48 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express from Darlington to Scunthorpe trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Darlington and Scunthorpe from £67. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Darlington to Scunthorpe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Scunthorpe
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed there are 2 entrances to the staton, one is via steep steps 11 in total, the other is via a stepped ramps and about 40-50 metres in length.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
- 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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