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TransPennine ExpressC26909
11:42AM1h17
Leeds station (LDS)
12:59PMScarborough station (SCA)
231One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26903
01:41PM1h18
Leeds station (LDS)
02:59PMScarborough station (SCA)
251One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26906
12:41PM1h18
Leeds station (LDS)
01:59PMScarborough station (SCA)
251One-way
0 transfers
Popular trains to and from Scarborough

Popular trains to Scarborough

York to Scarborough train

from $12
Direct trains available
0h47 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • TransPennine Express

Leeds to Scarborough train

from $12
Direct trains available
1h16 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • TransPennine Express
  • Northern Rail (3)

Manchester Airport to Scarborough train

from $34
Direct trains available
2h55 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • TransPennine Express
  • East Midlands Trains

Liverpool to Scarborough train

from $34
Direct trains available
3h05 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • TransPennine Express
  • Northern Rail (3)

London to Scarborough train

from $46
Direct trains available
2h53 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • LNER
  • Grand Central Trains
  • First Hull Trains
  • East Midlands Trains

Popular trains from Scarborough

Scarborough to Kingston upon Hull train

from $7
Direct trains available
1h19 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Northern Rail (3)

Scarborough to York train

from $9
Direct trains available
0h50 average duration
4trains per day
Served by
  • TransPennine Express
  • Northern Rail (3)

Scarborough to Leeds train

from $17
Direct trains available
1h17 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • TransPennine Express
  • Northern Rail (3)

Scarborough to Manchester train

from $26
Direct trains available
2h11 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • TransPennine Express
  • Northern Rail (3)

Scarborough to London train

from $29
Direct trains available
2h51 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • LNER
  • Grand Central Trains
  • East Midlands Trains
  • CrossCountry
  • Northern Rail (3)

Trains to Scarborough

A quintessentially British seaside resort, Scarborough sits on the North Yorkshire coast, just beyond the North York Moors National Park. It’s easy to reach by train from anywhere in the UK, with direct services from major Yorkshire cities like Leeds and York, as well as Manchester on the other side of the Pennines. It’s even possible to reach Scarborough from London in a little over three hours.

Which is the main train station in Scarborough?

Scarborough Railway Station, the town’s only major train station, is conveniently located less than 15 minutes’ walk from the beachfront. The station is surrounded by stores, cafes, and restaurants. It’s also a well-known starting point for The Cleveland Way, a popular hiking trail across northern England. Both local and long-distance bus services depart from outside the railway station.

Which train companies offer trains to Scarborough?

Most trains to Scarborough are offered by First Transpennine Express, which offers an hourly direct service from Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, and York. Trains from other UK cities like Birmingham and Bradford require just one change, often in York. Trains from Birmingham may also be provided by Cross Country. Trains from London to Scarborough are indirect services departing from London Kings Cross. These services, requiring one change, are provided by London North Eastern Railway and Grand Central Trains.

Why travel by train to Scarborough?

Scarborough benefits from a stunning location at the edge of the North York Moors. A train journey is the best way to take in the area’s natural beauty, whether arriving from the north or the south. Regular trains depart from all major UK cities, including popular tourist destinations like York, as well as other seaside resorts in the area, including Whitby and Filey. Thanks to the relatively short journey time, Scarborough also makes for an ideal escape from London.

Before you travel to Scarborough by train - good to know!

Scarborough may have a beautiful beach, but there’s more fun to be had out on the water. Lessons in surfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking are available from a wide variety of providers. After an ocean adventure, the best option for dinner is always the British classic, fish and chips. This part of the Yorkshire coast is famous across the country for its fish and chips, with Scarborough always in fierce competition with neighboring Whitby over who can provide the best fish supper.

Train providers: TransPennine Express, LNER and Grand Central Trains to Scarborough trains

Travel on TransPennine Express, LNER and Grand Central Trains trains to Scarborough at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

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Train stations in Scarborough

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  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 3
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Scarborough
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up /Drop off at the service bus stops on the main road outside of the station

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