How to travel from Manchester to Scarborough

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Scarborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 92 miles (149 km)

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€45

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€13

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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4h 49m

Average total duration

4h 19m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Manchester to Scarborough

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

Our recommendation

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

TransPennine ExpressC43750
09:33AM2h26
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:59AMScarborough station (SCA)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

TransPennine ExpressC43758
11:29AM2h30
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
01:59PMScarborough station (SCA)
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC43750
09:33AM2h26
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:59AMScarborough station (SCA)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC43755
10:31AM2h28
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:59PMScarborough station (SCA)
$491One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36829 · C43746
08:05AM2h54
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:59AMScarborough station (SCA)
$521One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36850 · C43762
11:54AM3h06
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
03:00PMScarborough station (SCA)
$541One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Scarborough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Scarborough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Scarborough is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Scarborough costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Scarborough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

The distance from Manchester to Scarborough is approximately 92 miles (149 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Scarborough is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester to Scarborough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Scarborough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express to go to Scarborough by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Scarborough by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Scarborough:
  • 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Scarborough often also extend their vacation to go to York, Leeds, London, Dewsbury, Garforth. 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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