How to travel from Manchester to Scunthorpe

You can get from Manchester to Scunthorpe 2 different ways: train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Scunthorpe from Manchester is by taking a train, which costs on average €17.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Scunthorpe:

Taking a train costs €9 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €25 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Manchester to Scunthorpe is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Scunthorpe that take longer:

Coach takes 2 h 40 min on average.

The Manchester to Scunthorpe distance is approximately 105 km.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Scunthorpe is:

• 1 coach a day.
• 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Scunthorpe as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Manchester to Scunthorpe:

• Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Scunthorpe.

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Scunthorpe:

• Travel with National Express for coaches to Scunthorpe. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Manchester to Scunthorpe tickets on Omio for €27.
• TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express can take you to Scunthorpe by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for TransPennine Express from Manchester to Scunthorpe for €17.

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Scunthorpe with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Scunthorpe as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Scunthorpe from Manchester.