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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 prices starting from $56. 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 $56, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m 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 |
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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 $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Scarborough costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX183 · YC8438:45 AM9h05Edinburgh, Bus Station5:50 PMScarborough, Rail Station$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX183 · YC8438:45 AM9h05Edinburgh, Bus Station5:50 PMScarborough, Rail Station$691One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G1621711:30 AM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1191One-way1 transfer
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G1631012:30 PM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1191One-way1 transfer
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G162211:30 PM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1191One-way1 transfer
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G1631510:30 AM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Scarborough:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Scarborough costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
- 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 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 FlixBus to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express to go to Scarborough by train.
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