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Outbound fromScunthorpe to Birmingham International by train
It takes an average of 5h 37m to travel from Scunthorpe to Birmingham International by train, over a distance of around 90 miles (145 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Scunthorpe to Birmingham International and tickets for this journey start from £32.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:13 | |
| Departure station | Scunthorpe | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham International | |
| Journey time | From 2h 43m | |
| Distance | 90 miles (145 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £32.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Scunthorpe to Birmingham International by train
Looking to travel from Scunthorpe to Birmingham International by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 37 minutes to travel from Scunthorpe to Birmingham International by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 43 minutes though. You'll usually find 24 trains per day running along the 90 miles (145 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Birmingham International, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to get to Birmingham International. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Scunthorpe to Birmingham International in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £32.90.
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