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4.6Travel optionsfrom London to Scarborough
How to get from London to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 AM8h57London6:57 PMScarborough$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:00 AM8h57London6:57 PMScarborough$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:30 AM8h21London5:51 PMScarborough$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 AM8h43London2:43 PMScarborough$251One-way0 transfers
- 10:59 PM10h34London9:33 AMScarborough$261One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM8h57London7:57 PMScarborough$301One-way0 transfers
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 London to Scarborough:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Scarborough costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Scarborough:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Scarborough costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Scarborough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Scarborough by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Scarborough by bus.
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