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Scunthorpe is a town in North Lincolnshire. It’s a busy, vibrant location and is the third biggest settlement in Lincolnshire behind Lincoln and Grimsby. The nearest cities are Hull to the north, Sheffield to the south west and Leeds to the north west.
As well as its history of steel making, Scunthorpe is becoming well known for the arts at Baths Hall and the Plowright Theatre. There’s plenty to do for families in the local area including lots of green open space at Normandy Hall and the largest sports facility in North Lincolnshire, the Pods.
With its up-and-coming art scene, green open spaces and family attractions, Scunthorpe is a great place to visit. If you want to explore the best of the town, you can browse and secure cheap train tickets to Scunthorpe with TransPennine Express.
There are buses right outside the station providing onward travel in the local area, whilst you can also hop in a taxi from the taxi rank located right outside the station.
The Doncaster to Scunthorpe train has a journey time of 25 minutes, whilst the Grimsby to Scunthorpe train takes 35 minutes. If you’re hopping on the Manchester to Scunthorpe train your journey will take 1 hour 53 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. The Leeds to Scunthorpe train takes around an hour and a quarter in total with a quick change at Doncaster.
You can get cheap train tickets to Scunthorpe by booking your tickets in advance – with advance tickets you can save over 50%. A season ticket will be your best option if you regularly travel to and from Scunthorpe, whilst a Railcard will save you 1/3 on one-off journeys. You can also cut the costs of your travel by being flexible with your chosen train and travelling outside of peak times.
There are toilets and accessible toilets at Scunthorpe train station as well as wheelchairs and ramps for access to the trains from the platforms. You’ll also find a ticket office and ticket machines, plus waiting rooms and seatings areas where you can relax before your onward journey.
Yes, there is a car park at Scunthorpe train station. It has space for 45 cars with three accessible spaces. 24-hour car parking is available.
Grab cheap train tickets to Scunthorpe and save over 50% when you book in advance. Check out some of the best ways you can get your hands on cheap tickets to Scunthorpe by train below. For more money-saving tips on train travel across the North and Scotland, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
If a guaranteed third off train tickets sounds like music to your ears, a Railcard could be the perfect option. Whether you’re a student, senior, jobseeker, or just love to travel, there’s a Railcard for you. Available for one or three years, these cards help you explore the North and Scotland for less. Check out the different TransPennine Express Railcards.
Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
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