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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Leicester to Scarborough:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Scarborough costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Scarborough
How to get from Leicester to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:25 AM8h08Leicester9:33 AMScarborough$251One-way0 transfers
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- 1:25 AM8h08Leicester9:33 AMScarborough$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:25 AM8h08Leicester9:33 AMScarborough$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:25 AM8h08Leicester10:33 AMScarborough$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Scarborough:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Scarborough costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Scarborough by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Arriva UK, FlixBus to go to Scarborough by bus.
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