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Compare train and bus for Derby to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 193 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. 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 DKK 193, while a train costs an average of DKK 540.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 540 Average price | DKK 193 Average price Cheapest | DKK 285 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Scarborough
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Scarborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Scarborough:
A bus is DKK 347 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Scarborough costing on average DKK 540.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 2h 35m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 540 compared to roughly DKK 285 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 Derby to Scarborough
How to get from Derby to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM 5h12 Derby 7:57 PM Scarborough Find prices1 transfer
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2:45 PM 5h12 Derby 7:57 PM Scarborough Find prices1 transfer
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2:45 PM 5h12 Derby 7:57 PM Scarborough Find prices1 transfer
Other options
11:55 AM 5h56 Derby 5:51 PM Scarborough Find prices1 transfer3:35 AM 6h58 Derby 10:33 AM Scarborough Find prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Scarborough:
A bus is DKK 347 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Scarborough costing on average DKK 540.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Scarborough by train.
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