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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 31m. 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 $16.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Scarborough:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Scarborough costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
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.
- NX172 · YC8437:00 AM5h33Manchester, Coach Station12:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX172 · YC8437:00 AM5h33Manchester, Coach Station12:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G163176:16 PM2h44Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G1630711:15 AM2h45Manchester Victoria (MCV)2:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$481One-way0 transfers
- G158682:15 PM2h45Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$481One-way0 transfers
- G1631412:15 PM2h45Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$481One-way0 transfers
- NX170 · YC84311:35 AM5h08Manchester, Coach Station4:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$171One-way1 transfer
- NX170 · YC8431:25 PM5h33Manchester, Coach Station6:58 PMScarborough, Rail Station$171One-way1 transfer
- NX170 · YC8435:55 AM5h38Manchester, Coach Station11:33 AMScarborough, Rail Station$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Scarborough:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Scarborough costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Megabus to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express to go to Scarborough by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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