Grantham to Scunthorpe by train

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Overview: trains from Grantham to Scunthorpe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Grantham 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 07:02 View journey
Last train 23:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 76
Trains / day 41 View all
Cheapest journey £30.00 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 40m
Train operators 7

Travelling by train from Grantham to Scunthorpe

Ready to travel from Grantham to Scunthorpe by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Grantham and Scunthorpe: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £30.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Grantham to Scunthorpe departure frequency and train timetable

With 41 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 16 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:02 and the last one is at 22:49. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:24, with the last one at 23:09.

Average train travel time and distance from Grantham to Scunthorpe

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 9 minutes, spanning 76 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Grantham and Scunthorpe?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Scunthorpe

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Scunthorpe.

FAQs about the train journey from Grantham to Scunthorpe

Want to know more about your journey from Grantham 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 Grantham and Scunthorpe covers 76 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.