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4.6Travel 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.
NX240 · YC84312:30 PM7h27Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:57 PMScarborough, Rail Station$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX240 · YC84312:30 PM7h27Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:57 PMScarborough, Rail Station$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C21769+
W84665 · P00051+
G802119:09 AM2h51Leicester station (LEI)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1411One-way3 transfers
Other options
- W70945+
G66987+P000518:09 AM3h51Leicester station (LEI)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$881One-way2 transfers - G00841+G80173+C244959:14 AM3h46Leicester station (LEI)1:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1381One-way2 transfers
- C21649+
G89691+C24495+G802169:40 AM3h20Leicester station (LEI)1:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1411One-way3 transfers
- NX180 · YC84311:55 PM10h38Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:33 AMScarborough, Rail Station$321One-way1 transfer
- NX183 · YC8438:55 AM6h48Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station3:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$371One-way1 transfer
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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 | $29 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 $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Scarborough costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Scarborough:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Scarborough costing on average $85.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Arriva UK, FlixBus to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Scarborough by train.
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