How to travel from Scarborough to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Scarborough to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $32.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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Train

$25

Average price

Cheapest

$99

Average price

7h 2m

Average total duration

6h 32m

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30m

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3h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 24m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Scarborough to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressYC843 · NX133
09:10AM6h50
Scarborough, Rail Station
04:00PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$241One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressYC843 · NX131
10:10AM6h50
Scarborough, Rail Station
05:00PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressYC843 · NX133
06:50AM6h40
Scarborough, Rail Station
01:30PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$241One-way
1 transfer

Other options

National ExpressYC843 · NX131
11:10AM7h20
Scarborough, Rail Station
06:30PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$221One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX132
12:10PM7h05
Scarborough, Rail Station
07:15PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$231One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX131
01:10PM7h00
Scarborough, Rail Station
08:10PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$221One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Scarborough to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Scarborough to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Scarborough and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Scarborough to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Birmingham costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Scarborough to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Scarborough to Birmingham is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Scarborough to Birmingham is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Scarborough and Birmingham 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 Scarborough to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Scarborough station (SCA) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Scarborough, Rail Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Scarborough to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Birmingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Scarborough to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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