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Compare bus and train for Scarborough to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Middlesbrough 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 1h 48m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Scarborough to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Middlesbrough costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Scarborough to Middlesbrough
How to get from Scarborough to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Scarborough to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
YC843 · NX42610:10 AM5h35Scarborough, Rail Station3:45 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
YC843 · NX1728:25 PM6h50Scarborough, Rail Station3:15 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Y2598411:54 AM1h56Scarborough station (SCA)1:50 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$551One-way2 transfers
Other options
L36759 · L368409:54 AM2h41Scarborough station (SCA)12:35 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$451One-way1 transfer
L36756 · L368348:54 AM2h41Scarborough station (SCA)11:35 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$451One-way1 transfer
L36769 · L3685111:54 AM2h43Scarborough station (SCA)2:37 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$441One-way1 transfer
YC843 · NX4266:50 AM6h05Scarborough, Rail Station12:55 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$281One-way1 transfer
YC843 · NX18311:10 AM5h25Scarborough, Rail Station4:35 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
YC843 · NX4261:10 PM5h30Scarborough, Rail Station6:40 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Scarborough to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Middlesbrough costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Scarborough and Middlesbrough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Scarborough station (SCA) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
- Buses mostly depart from Scarborough, Rail Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva North East to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
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