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Compare bus and train for Sheffield to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Sheffield to Scarborough:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Scarborough costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Scarborough
How to get from Sheffield to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX131 · YC8438:15 AM5h18Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX131 · YC8432:40 PM5h17Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)7:57 PMScarborough, Rail Station$131One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C437427:57 AM2h03Sheffield station (SHF)10:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)$551One-way2 transfers
Other options
G909997:57 AM2h43Sheffield station (SHF)10:40 AMScarborough station (SCA)$281One-way0 transfers
G909976:55 AM2h46Sheffield station (SHF)9:41 AMScarborough station (SCA)$231One-way0 transfers
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C437427:54 AM2h06Sheffield station (SHF)10:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)$351One-way1 transfer
NX131 · YC84311:30 AM5h13Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$141One-way1 transfer
NX131 · YC8431:00 PM4h51Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:51 PMScarborough, Rail Station$151One-way1 transfer
NX466 · YC8435:15 AM5h18Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:33 AMScarborough, Rail Station$131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Scarborough:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Scarborough costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Scarborough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Cross Country to go to Scarborough by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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