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Trip Summary
You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Doncaster and Scunthorpe. The average train journey from Doncaster to Scunthorpe takes 30 minutes, but some TransPennine Express train trips are as short as 25 minutes.
| Distance | 20 mi (32 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 25m |
| Lowest price | €12.94 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Doncaster to Scunthorpe?
2 train services operate from Doncaster to Scunthorpe. TransPennine Express usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 4 | 0h 38m | €13.72 |
| TransPennine Express | 8 | 0h 26m | €18.94 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Doncaster to Scunthorpe start from €19, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 TransPennine Express schedules to Scunthorpe. TransPennine Express in Doncaster leaves from Doncaster Railway Station . And in Scunthorpe trains arrive at Scunthorpe Train Station .
From Doncaster to Scunthorpe train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Scunthorpe faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 25 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Doncaster to Scunthorpe tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Doncaster at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Doncaster to Scunthorpe.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Scunthorpe to Doncaster.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Doncaster?
Main departure station: Doncaster Railway Station
There is one train station in Doncaster.
All train stations in Doncaster:
Doncaster Railway Station
Where is the train station in Scunthorpe?
Main arrival station: Scunthorpe Train Station
Scunthorpe has one train station.
Train stations in Scunthorpe:
Scunthorpe Train Station
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