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The Whitworth
University art gallery in nearby Manchester known for historic and contemporary collections, strong temporary exhibitions, and a park-side setting.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to Manchester Airport will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Scarborough to Manchester Airport without transferring at least 3 times.
G16110 · C24746 · TP594900 · A29399
G16096+
C02008+
W84703 · W84917
G16090 · G15802 · TP595700 · A29403
G16085 · G15840 · TP595900 · A29404
G16080 · G15814 · TP596100 · A29405
G16085 · W84690+
G89848+
W29886
G16085+
C01940+
W84690+
G89848
G16110+
C01986+
W84722+
G89864
G16090 · W84696+
C02028+
G89851
G16080 · W84684+
C02004+
G89844Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Scarborough to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Manchester Airport costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.57 (€-2.92). The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G16080 · G15814 · TP596100 · A29405 | 10:51 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 4h21 | 3:12 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16080 · W84684+ G89844+ C02004 | 10:51 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h44 | 2:35 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16085 · G15840 · TP595900 · A29404 | 11:53 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 4h18 | 4:11 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16085 · W84690+ G89848+ W29886 | 11:53 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h42 | 3:35 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16085 · W84690+ G89848+ C01940 | 11:53 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h42 | 3:35 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16090 · G15915+ G89236+ A29403 | 12:53 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 4h19 | 5:12 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16090 · G15802 · TP595700 · A29403 | 12:53 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 4h19 | 5:12 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16090 · W84696+ G89851+ C02028 | 12:53 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h42 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16096 · W84703 · W84917+ C02008 | 1:53 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h49 | 5:42 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16110 · C24746 · TP594900 · A29399 | 4:53 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 4h18 | 9:11 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16110 · C01021+ G89254+ A29399 | 4:53 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 4h18 | 9:11 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16110+ C01986+ W84722+ G89864 | 4:53 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h42 | 8:35 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
G16114 · W84728+ G90104+ C02068 | 5:53 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 4h00 | 9:53 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Scarborough to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:54, the last at 12:54. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 7:54 AM |
Last train 12:54 PM |
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