Darlington to Scunthorpe by train

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Overview: trains from Darlington to Scunthorpe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Darlington to Scunthorpe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:40 View journey
Last train 21:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 119
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey CA$110.96 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 50m
Train operators 7

Going from Darlington to Scunthorpe by train

About to set off from Darlington to Scunthorpe by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Darlington and Scunthorpe: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Darlington to Scunthorpe:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$110.96

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 2 months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Darlington and Scunthorpe

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 33 trains make this journey of 119 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Darlington is at 00:40 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:47.

During the weekend, 05:18 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:06 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 27 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Darlington to Scunthorpe

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 23 minutes, spanning 119 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Darlington and Scunthorpe

Tickets for travel between Darlington and Scunthorpe can be booked 2 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Scunthorpe

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Scunthorpe.

FAQs about the train journey from Darlington to Scunthorpe

Want to know more about your journey from Darlington to Scunthorpe? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Darlington and Scunthorpe covers 119 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.