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Compare train for Swansea to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £164.
Distance: 311 km
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£164 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Swansea to Scunthorpe
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Trains from Swansea to Scunthorpe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £164 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 16:52. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 6h 42m.
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 £33
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £164 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 42m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 16:52 |
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 £33
Train companies: first_great_western from Swansea to Scunthorpe trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Scunthorpe from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 33m
Cheapest Price
£254
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Swansea to Scunthorpe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Scunthorpe can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £164, while the average price tends to be around £164.
The train journey from Swansea to Scunthorpe covers a distance of 311 km and takes approximately 6h 42m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Swansea to Scunthorpe is 311 km.
The first train from Swansea to Scunthorpe leaves at 4:59.
The last train from Swansea to Scunthorpe departs at 16:52.
Trains from Swansea to Scunthorpe run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Scunthorpe.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Scunthorpe.
To travel from Swansea to Scunthorpe, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Scunthorpe.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Scunthorpe is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Scunthorpe station (SCU).
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Scunthorpe is by coach, costing approximately £33.
Booking trains from Swansea to Scunthorpe in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Scunthorpe.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Scunthorpe
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Scunthorpe
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Scunthorpe.
Amenities at train station
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Dining
ATM
Accessibility
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Hotel
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Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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: 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: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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 Swansea.
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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