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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. 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 $27, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Middlesbrough to Scarborough
Compare the available ways to get from Middlesbrough to Scarborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Scarborough:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Scarborough costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29 (-€24). The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Scarborough
How to get from Middlesbrough to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX133 · YC843
8:00 AM 5h33 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 1:33 PM Scarborough, Rail Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX133 · YC843
8:00 AM 5h33 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 1:33 PM Scarborough, Rail Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G85822+C24952 · N033828:53 AM 2h06 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 10:59 AM Scarborough station (SCA) $57 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- N03338 · N03369
1:14 PM 2h46 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 4:00 PM Scarborough station (SCA) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - N03347 · N03370
12:14 PM 2h46 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 3:00 PM Scarborough station (SCA) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - N03348 · N03383
2:14 PM 2h46 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 5:00 PM Scarborough station (SCA) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX426 · YC843
6:35 AM 5h58 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 12:33 PM Scarborough, Rail Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Scarborough:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Scarborough costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Scarborough by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scarborough by bus.
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