Durham to Scunthorpe by train

Explore Durham to Scunthorpe by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Durham to Scunthorpe aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Durham and Scunthorpe

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$166.52, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Durham and Scunthorpe

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Durham to Scunthorpe by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 05:39

• Last daily departure (weekday): 20:30

• First daily departure (weekend): 05:00

• Last daily departure (weekend): 22:10

• Average number of daily trains: 21 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 53 minutes

Durham to Scunthorpe distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 146 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Booking time frame: Durham to Scunthorpe trains

Tickets for travel to Scunthorpe along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Durham to Scunthorpe

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Scunthorpe city guide to start planning your getaway.