The cheapest and fastest trains from Scunthorpe to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£123
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
7 h 27 m
Average duration
7 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
429 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scunthorpe to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scunthorpe to Plymouth will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £123.
Of the 1 trains that leave Scunthorpe for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 429 km distance in an average of 7 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 27 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.
11:487h27Scunthorpe19:15Plymouth£1231One-way0 changes
11:487h27Scunthorpe19:15Plymouth£1231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Scunthorpe to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Scunthorpe to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £87.
Distance: 429 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£111 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 3m Average total duration Fastest 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Scunthorpe to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Scunthorpe to Plymouth trains for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:04 Scunthorpe | 6h43 | 13:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:08 Scunthorpe | 6h39 | 14:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:08 Scunthorpe | 6h39 | 15:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:08 Scunthorpe | 6h40 | 16:48 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:08 Scunthorpe | 6h39 | 17:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:08 Scunthorpe | 6h39 | 18:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:08 Scunthorpe | 6h39 | 19:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:08 Scunthorpe | 6h41 | 20:49 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:08 Scunthorpe | 6h42 | 22:50 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:08 Scunthorpe | 6h35 | 23:43 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:48 Scunthorpe | 13h00 | 11:48 Plymouth | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scunthorpe to Plymouth
Trains from Scunthorpe to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £87 but you can travel from only £50 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 429 km distance in 7h 27m.
Distance 429 km |
Average train duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 27m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Scunthorpe to Plymouth trainsNorthern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Scunthorpe and Plymouth from £50. 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 to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scunthorpe to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Scunthorpe and Plymouth
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office
- 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 Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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