The cheapest and fastest trains from Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Scunthorpe station (SCU) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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 coach for Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 105 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:08 Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 1h57 | 08:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:08 Scunthorpe station (SCU) | 1h57 | 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 20:08 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Scunthorpe station (SCU) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scunthorpe station (SCU) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Scunthorpe station (SCU) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
