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Compare train and coach for Northampton to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £105.
Distance: 149 km
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£105 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Scunthorpe train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Scunthorpe trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:12
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 18:06 Northampton | 4h05 | 22:11 Scunthorpe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Scunthorpe
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Trains from Northampton to Scunthorpe run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 3h 53m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £32
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 19:08 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £32
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Scunthorpe trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Scunthorpe from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 48m
West Midlands Trains frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Northampton to Scunthorpe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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.
To get from Northampton to Scunthorpe, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Northampton to Scunthorpe in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Northampton to Scunthorpe is 149 km.
The train journey from Northampton to Scunthorpe covers a distance of 149 km and takes approximately 3h 53m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Northampton to Scunthorpe can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £105, while the average price tends to be around £105.
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Scunthorpe is by coach, costing approximately £32.
The first train from Northampton to Scunthorpe leaves at 5:47.
The last train from Northampton to Scunthorpe departs at 19:08.
The train station in Northampton that goes to Scunthorpe is Northampton station (NMP), and it arrives at Scunthorpe station (SCU).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Northampton to Scunthorpe.
Trains from Northampton to Scunthorpe run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Northampton to Scunthorpe.
Yes, you can take the train from Northampton to Scunthorpe.
There is no night train service from Northampton to Scunthorpe.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Scunthorpe
Northampton
Scunthorpe
The major train station for departures in Northampton is Northampton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Northampton for your trip from Northampton to Scunthorpe.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Northampton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
The major train station for arrivals in Scunthorpe is Scunthorpe. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Scunthorpe for your journey to Scunthorpe from Northampton.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
Shopping
- 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.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Scunthorpe
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station entrance
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