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North Lincolnshire Museum
Museum of local iron and steelmaking on the old works site, with preserved buildings, machinery and guided heritage interpretation.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grantham to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £83, while a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 74 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£83 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (59m by train vs 1h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £83 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Grantham to Scunthorpe trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 10:22 Grantham | 1h44 | 12:06 Scunthorpe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Grantham to Scunthorpe run on average 7 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 21:50 |
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Museum of local iron and steelmaking on the old works site, with preserved buildings, machinery and guided heritage interpretation.
Open-air industrial museum preserving Scunthorpe's steelmaking story, including workers' buildings and seasonal heritage events.
Displays inside the historic hall present domestic interiors and local history, combining museum visits with the wider estate.
Historic estate with parkland, woodland walks, lakes and formal gardens; a popular local day out just north of Scunthorpe.
Large town park with gardens, play areas, sports spaces and lakeside paths, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Woodland and heath reserve with waymarked trails and wildlife habitats, good for gentle walks and quieter time outdoors.
Lincolnshire sausages are coarsely cut pork sausages heavily seasoned with sage, a county staple long associated with local butchery and farmhouse cooking.
Haslet is a seasoned Lincolnshire pork loaf made with minced pork and herbs, usually eaten cold in sandwiches or with pickles.
Plum bread is a regional enriched fruit loaf from Lincolnshire, sliced and served with butter, especially at tea time.
Well-known town-centre restaurant serving Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, including charcoal grills and meze, in stylish surroundings.
Modern Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and a smart yet relaxed setting popular for evening meals.
Established pub-style venue serving steaks, grills and British comfort food in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in London or York, while buses and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxi fares, and café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grantham 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.

Most Grantham to Scunthorpe trains use the Grantham to Scunthorpe station pair. Use this guide to compare Grantham and Scunthorpe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Grantham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Grantham.
ATMs are available at Grantham.
Ticket office support is available at Grantham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grantham: Parking, WC.
Available at Grantham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grantham: 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 taxis: Advance booking advisable, 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.
Scunthorpe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Scunthorpe.
Wi-Fi is available at Scunthorpe.
Ticket office support is available at Scunthorpe.
Available at Scunthorpe: Parking, WC.
Available at Scunthorpe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scunthorpe: 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.
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