- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€74
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€88
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 5 m
Trains on Sep 20
10
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to London will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
It's difficult to get from Scarborough to London without transferring at least once.
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G16106Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, while a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€84 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Scarborough to London:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to London costing on average €84.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
You'll arrive about 2h 5m sooner (2h 59m by train vs 5h 4m by car). Tickets start at around €84 compared to roughly €80 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to London trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G16070+ C01926 | 8:51 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h08 | 11:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16075+ C01944 | 9:55 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h04 | 12:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16080+ C02004 | 10:51 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h08 | 1:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16085+ C01940 | 11:54 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h05 | 2:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16090+ C02028 | 12:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h05 | 3:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16096+ C02008 | 1:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h06 | 5:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16100+ C02012 | 2:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h07 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16106+ C02045 | 3:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h05 | 6:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16110+ C01986 | 4:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h05 | 7:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G16114+ C02068 | 5:54 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h06 | 9:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Scarborough to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (309 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:21 AM |
Last train 9:54 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Waterloo -> Westminster Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Scarborough to London trains use the Scarborough to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Waterloo. Use this guide to compare Scarborough and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Scarborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Scarborough.
Wi-Fi is available at Scarborough.
Ticket office support is available at Scarborough.
Available at Scarborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Scarborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scarborough: 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.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Selhurst is 13 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Selhurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Selhurst.
Wi-Fi is available at Selhurst.
Ticket office support is available at Selhurst.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Selhurst: Parking, WC.
Available at Selhurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Selhurst: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the paid side in the subway behind the gatelines, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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