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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Scarborough:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Scarborough costing on average $92 (€74).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L37271 · L37234 · C4375910:08 AM3h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$851One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- L37271 · L37234 · C4375910:08 AM3h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$851One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- Y11826+L367669:30 AM3h29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:59 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L37269 · L37231 · L367669:08 AM3h51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:59 PMScarborough station (SCA)$931One-way2 transfers
- Y11822+L367618:30 AM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1361One-way1 transfer
- Y11817+C437426:30 AM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)$1251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Scarborough:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Scarborough costing on average $92 (€74).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Scarborough as scheduled services by bus and train 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, FlixBus to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Scarborough by train.
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