How to travel from Scarborough to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Scarborough to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Manchester 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 32m. 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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€13

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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4h 58m

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4h 28m

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from Scarborough to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
03:20PM5h10
Scarborough
08:30PMManchester
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:20PM5h10
Scarborough
08:30PMManchester
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:20PM5h10
Scarborough
08:30PMManchester
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
07:25PM7h05
Scarborough
02:30AMManchester
$161One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:25PM5h25
Scarborough
11:50PMManchester
$171One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:10PM6h15
Scarborough
06:25PMManchester
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Scarborough to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Scarborough and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Scarborough to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Manchester costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Scarborough to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Scarborough to Manchester is approximately 92 miles (149 km).
The average frequency per day from Scarborough to Manchester is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Scarborough and Manchester 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 Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Scarborough station (SCA) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Scarborough, Rail Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Scarborough to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Scarborough to Manchester:
  • 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Scarborough to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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