How to travel from London to Scarborough

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Compare train and bus 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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 192 miles (309 km)

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Bus

$100

Average price

$40

Average price

Cheapest

3h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 18m

Average total duration

7h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Scarborough

How to get from London to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX561 · YC843
11:00AM8h57
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:57PMScarborough, Rail Station
$381One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX465 · YC843
11:59PM10h34
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:33AMScarborough, Rail Station
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LNERC41110+TransPennine ExpressL36766
10:03AM2h56
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:59PMScarborough station (SCA)
$1271One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Grand Central TrainsC14499+TransPennine ExpressC43745
08:00AM2h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:59AMScarborough station (SCA)
$911One-way
1 transfer
LNERC41062+TransPennine ExpressC43759
11:03AM2h57
London Kings Cross (KGX)
02:00PMScarborough station (SCA)
$1271One-way
1 transfer
LNERC41115+TransPennine ExpressC43763
12:03PM2h56
London Kings Cross (KGX)
02:59PMScarborough station (SCA)
$1271One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX426 · YC843
09:30AM8h21
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:51PMScarborough, Rail Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX426 · YC843
07:00AM8h43
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:43PMScarborough, Rail Station
$451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Scarborough

Travel to Scarborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Scarborough.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Scarborough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Scarborough is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Scarborough:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Scarborough costing on average $30 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from London to Scarborough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 57m.

The distance from London to Scarborough is approximately 192 miles (309 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Scarborough is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Scarborough:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Scarborough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Hull Trains to go to Scarborough by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Scarborough by bus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Scarborough often also extend their vacation to go to York, Leeds, Dewsbury, Garforth, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Scarborough and these popular destinations at a great price.
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