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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €81.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€81 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Edinburgh to Scarborough
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Scarborough:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Scarborough costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (3h 25m by train vs 4h 29m by car) and roughly €16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€81 vs €97). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Scarborough
How to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:35 AM 9h22 Edinburgh 6:57 PM Scarborough €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 AM 9h22 Edinburgh 6:57 PM Scarborough €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 AM 9h22 Edinburgh 6:57 PM Scarborough €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:35 AM 9h22 Edinburgh 7:57 PM Scarborough €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Scarborough:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Scarborough costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Scarborough by train.
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