First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£131
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£131
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 26 m
Trains on 15 Sept
17
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
To travel from Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe you need to make at least 2 changes.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a train costs an average of £131.
Distance: 200 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£131 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe:
A coach is £78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe costing on average £131.
Other travel options to Scunthorpe take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 42m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £131 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h25 | 14:05 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 15:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 16:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 17:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 18:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 19:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:28 Welwyn Garden City | 2h38 | 20:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:28 Welwyn Garden City | 2h38 | 21:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:28 Welwyn Garden City | 2h41 | 22:09 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h35 | 23:15 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:42 Welwyn Garden City | 7h19 | 7:01 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
![]() | 4:40 Welwyn Garden City | 3h23 | 8:03 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:38 Welwyn Garden City | 2h28 | 9:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 10:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 11:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 12:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:40 Welwyn Garden City | 2h26 | 13:06 Scunthorpe | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £131 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £131 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 6:28 |
Last train 19:58 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Scunthorpe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Scunthorpe trip today.
Museum of local iron and steelmaking on the old works site, with preserved buildings, machinery and guided heritage interpretation.
Open-air industrial museum preserving Scunthorpe's steelmaking story, including workers' buildings and seasonal heritage events.
Displays inside the historic hall present domestic interiors and local history, combining museum visits with the wider estate.
Historic estate with parkland, woodland walks, lakes and formal gardens; a popular local day out just north of Scunthorpe.
Large town park with gardens, play areas, sports spaces and lakeside paths, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Woodland and heath reserve with waymarked trails and wildlife habitats, good for gentle walks and quieter time outdoors.
Lincolnshire sausages are coarsely cut pork sausages heavily seasoned with sage, a county staple long associated with local butchery and farmhouse cooking.
Haslet is a seasoned Lincolnshire pork loaf made with minced pork and herbs, usually eaten cold in sandwiches or with pickles.
Plum bread is a regional enriched fruit loaf from Lincolnshire, sliced and served with butter, especially at tea time.
Well-known town-centre restaurant serving Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, including charcoal grills and meze, in stylish surroundings.
Modern Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and a smart yet relaxed setting popular for evening meals.
Established pub-style venue serving steaks, grills and British comfort food in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in London or York, while buses and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxi fares, and café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City 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.

Most Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe trains use the Welwyn Garden City to Scunthorpe station pair. Use this guide to compare Welwyn Garden City and Scunthorpe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Welwyn Garden City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Wi-Fi is available at Welwyn Garden City. ATMs are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Ticket office support is available at Welwyn Garden City.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Parking, WC.
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Welwyn Garden City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Scunthorpe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Scunthorpe.
Wi-Fi is available at Scunthorpe.
Ticket office support is available at Scunthorpe.
Available at Scunthorpe: Parking, WC.
Available at Scunthorpe: Bike Parking.
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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