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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Scunthorpe
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Scunthorpe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Scunthorpe will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Leicester to Scunthorpe you need to make at least one change.
7:071h59Leicester9:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change- 8:091h57Leicester10:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
- 9:091h57Leicester11:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
- 10:101h56Leicester12:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
- 11:062h00Leicester13:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
- 10:101h56Leicester12:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
- 19:101h56Leicester21:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
- 8:091h57Leicester10:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
- 9:091h57Leicester11:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
- 7:071h59Leicester9:06Scunthorpe£541One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 109 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£39 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Scunthorpe train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Scunthorpe trains for today, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:11 Leicester | 2h54 | 17:05 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
| 15:11 Leicester | 2h54 | 18:05 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
| 17:06 Leicester | 2h00 | 19:06 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
| 18:06 Leicester | 2h00 | 20:06 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
| 19:06 Leicester | 1h59 | 21:05 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
| 20:07 Leicester | 1h59 | 22:06 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
| 21:06 Leicester | 1h58 | 23:04 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
| 23:12 Leicester | 7h49 | 7:01 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
| Monday 20 July | |||||
| 7:07 Leicester | 1h59 | 9:06 Scunthorpe | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Scunthorpe
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Trains from Leicester to Scunthorpe run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 20:15 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Scunthorpe trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Scunthorpe from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Scunthorpe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Scunthorpe
Most Leicester to Scunthorpe trains use the Leicester to Scunthorpe station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Scunthorpe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Scunthorpe leave from?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Scunthorpe station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Scunthorpe from Scunthorpe city centre
Scunthorpe train station facilities and services
Scunthorpe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Scunthorpe.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Scunthorpe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scunthorpe.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scunthorpe: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Scunthorpe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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