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Cities Near Scunthorpe

Cities near Scunthorpe, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kingston upon Hull, Doncaster, Grimsby. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Scunthorpe, UK is Kingston upon Hull, about 17 mi (28 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Kingston upon Hull17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Doncaster20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Grimsby24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Lincoln25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Rotherham31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Castleford31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
York31 mi / 51 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Barnsley34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
Mansfield38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Chesterfield39 mi / 62 km1 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Scunthorpe

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kingston upon Hull, Doncaster, Grimsby, Lincoln, Rotherham. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Scunthorpe include Kingston upon Hull, Doncaster, Grimsby, Lincoln, Rotherham. The closest is Kingston upon Hull, about 17 miles (28 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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