It takes an average of 1h 19m to travel from Wakefield to Scunthorpe by train, over a distance of around 36 miles (57 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Wakefield to Scunthorpe and tickets for this journey start from £20.70 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:18 | |
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Last train | 20:35 | |
Departure station | Wakefield | |
Arrival station | Scunthorpe | |
Journey time | From 51m | |
Distance | 36 miles (57 km) | |
Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £20.70 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
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The train from Wakefield to Scunthorpe usually takes 1 hour 19 minutes on average to travel 36 miles (57 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 51 minutes. You can expect to find 24 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Scunthorpe, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Wakefield to Scunthorpe if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £20.70. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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The average journey time by train between Wakefield and Scunthorpe is 1 hour and 19 minutes, with around 24 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Wakefield to Scunthorpe is 51 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Wakefield to Scunthorpe can start from as little as £20.70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Wakefield to Scunthorpe. Travelling from Wakefield to Scunthorpe by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Wakefield to Scunthorpe leaves at 04:18. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Wakefield to Scunthorpe leaves at 20:35. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Wakefield to Scunthorpe cover a distance of around 36 miles (57 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Scunthorpe to Wakefield.
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