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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Darlington to Scarborough:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Scarborough costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $24 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.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Scarborough
How to get from Darlington to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Scarborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 PM1h23Darlington5:58 PMScarborough$801One-way1 transfer
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- 4:35 PM1h23Darlington5:58 PMScarborough$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 4:35 PM1h23Darlington5:58 PMScarborough$801One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9:35 AM1h24Darlington10:59 AMScarborough$801One-way1 transfer
- 6:35 PM1h24Darlington7:59 PMScarborough$801One-way1 transfer
- 7:35 PM1h24Darlington8:59 PMScarborough$801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Scarborough:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Scarborough costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Scarborough by train.
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