How far is Doncaster from Scunthorpe?

It's about 33 km (21 miles) from Doncaster to Scunthorpe.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Doncaster to Scunthorpe?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at North Bridge Road, in Doncaster, and end it at Scunthorpe Bus Station, in Scunthorpe.

Bus from Doncaster to Scunthorpe starting at $15 | Compare & Save up to 34%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Doncaster to Scunthorpe on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55pm	North Bridge Road	50m	6:45pm	Scunthorpe	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:55pm	North Bridge Road	50m	6:45pm	Scunthorpe	No tags

Next departures for Doncaster to Scunthorpe on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55pm	North Bridge Road	50m	6:45pm	Scunthorpe	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:55pm	North Bridge Road	50m	6:45pm	Scunthorpe	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:58 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Doncaster to Scunthorpe

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Scunthorpe. The journey takes about 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

25mAverage Duration

34 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $21	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $43	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $9	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29708 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $18

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Where are the popular stops in Doncaster and Scunthorpe?

Stops in Doncaster

A - North Bridge Road

B - Doncaster Bus stop

Stops in Scunthorpe

A - Scunthorpe Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Doncaster to Scunthorpe by bus

How far is Doncaster from Scunthorpe?
It's about 33 km (21 miles) from Doncaster to Scunthorpe.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Doncaster to Scunthorpe?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at North Bridge Road, in Doncaster, and end it at Scunthorpe Bus Station, in Scunthorpe.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-10

$17

11-11

$17

Today

$17

11-13

$17

11-14

$16

11-15

$16

11-16

$16

11-17

$15

The cheapest trip from Doncaster to Scunthorpe was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Doncaster to Scunthorpe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $23 for a bus ticket from Doncaster to Scunthorpe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-17.