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The cheapest and fastest trains from Scarborough to Leeds
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
92 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to Leeds will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Fast trains
Of the 12 trains that leave Scarborough for Leeds on Fri, Nov 07, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C2629802:54PM1h18
Scarborough station (SCA)04:12PMLeeds station (LDS)
$121One-way
0 transfers
C2628606:54PM1h18
Scarborough station (SCA)08:12PMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers
C2628905:54PM1h18
Scarborough station (SCA)07:12PMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers
C2629503:54PM1h18
Scarborough station (SCA)05:12PMLeeds station (LDS)
$141One-way
0 transfers
C2630101:54PM1h18
Scarborough station (SCA)03:12PMLeeds station (LDS)
$141One-way
0 transfers
C2631010:54AM1h17
Scarborough station (SCA)12:11PMLeeds station (LDS)
$151One-way
0 transfers
C2594509:54AM1h17
Scarborough station (SCA)11:11AMLeeds station (LDS)
$151One-way
0 transfers
C2629802:54PM1h18
Scarborough station (SCA)04:12PMLeeds station (LDS)
$121One-way
0 transfers
C2628606:54PM1h18
Scarborough station (SCA)08:12PMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers
C2628905:54PM1h18
Scarborough station (SCA)07:12PMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Scarborough to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Scarborough to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Leeds trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:13 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:54 PM Scarborough | 2h07 | 11:01 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| C27272 | On time 8:54 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1h18 | 10:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C25945 | On time 9:54 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1h17 | 11:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26310 | On time 10:54 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1h17 | 12:11 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26307 | On time 11:54 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1h18 | 1:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26304 | On time 12:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1h19 | 2:13 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26301 | On time 1:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1h18 | 3:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26298 | On time 2:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1h18 | 4:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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The best time to book your train from Scarborough to Leeds is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Scarborough to Leeds route.
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Overview: Train from Scarborough to Leeds
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Scarborough to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:04, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 01:04 |
Last train 22:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Scarborough to Leeds trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Scarborough and Leeds from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
TransPennine Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
Northern Rail (3) frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Price
$49 (€40)
first_transpennine_express frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Scarborough to Leeds
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough to Leeds by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.
The train from Scarborough to Leeds takes 1h 16m and runs 6 per day.
The last train from Scarborough to Leeds leaves at 10:45 PM.
Yes, a day trip from Scarborough to Leeds is feasible with a travel time of 1h 16m and a distance of 57 miles (92 km). Trains operate 6 times per day.
The distance by train from Scarborough to Leeds is 57 miles (92 km).
The train journey from Scarborough to Leeds offers a scenic experience as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Yorkshire countryside, featuring rolling hills, charming villages, and views of the North York Moors.
The train station in Scarborough that goes to Leeds is Scarborough station (SCA), which connects to Leeds station (LDS).
There is no high speed train available from Scarborough to Leeds.
Train ticket prices from Scarborough to Leeds can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $11 (€9), while the average price is around $26 (€21).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Scarborough to Leeds.
The cheapest way to get from Scarborough to Leeds is by train, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
The first train from Scarborough to Leeds leaves at 1:04 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Scarborough to Leeds.
Yes, there is a direct train from Scarborough to Leeds. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Scarborough to Leeds
Scarborough
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Scarborough is Scarborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Scarborough for your trip from Scarborough to Leeds.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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
WC
- 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
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Leeds is Bramley (West Yorks). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bramley (West Yorks) for your journey to Leeds from Scarborough.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibility
Lost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Bramley (West Yorks)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses stop on Stanningley Road, east of Station Mount Road. Stop 450 10893 to New Pudsey, and 450 12320 to Leeds.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Burley Park
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cottingley
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Headingley
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transit options for Leeds
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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