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Compare train and bus for Scarborough to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Scarborough to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Scarborough to Blackpool:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Blackpool costing on average $85 (€67).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Scarborough and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Scarborough, Rail Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Scarborough station (SCA) and arrive in Layton (LAY).
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Blackpool by train.
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