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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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Scarborough
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Scarborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Scarborough:
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Scarborough costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 3h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€39) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Scarborough
How to get from Manchester to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX170 · YC843
7:20 AM 5h13 Manchester, Coach Station 12:33 PM Scarborough, Rail Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX170 · YC843
7:20 AM 5h13 Manchester, Coach Station 12:33 PM Scarborough, Rail Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W84665 · N03372+
G802119:13 AM 2h47 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 12:00 PM Scarborough station (SCA) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W84843 · TP272900 · N03379
6:31 PM 3h28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 9:59 PM Scarborough station (SCA) $35 1 One-way 2 transfers - W84825 · TP273800 · N03378
3:31 PM 3h29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 7:00 PM Scarborough station (SCA) $35 1 One-way 2 transfers - W84837 · TP273200 · N03381
5:31 PM 3h29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 9:00 PM Scarborough station (SCA) $35 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX170 · YC843
5:10 AM 5h23 Manchester, Coach Station 10:33 AM Scarborough, Rail Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX170 · YC843
1:02 PM 5h56 Manchester, Miles Platting 6:58 PM Scarborough, Rail Station $21 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX170 · YC843
11:50 AM 6h01 Manchester, Coach Station 5:51 PM Scarborough, Rail Station $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Scarborough:
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Scarborough costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Scarborough by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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