How to travel from Wakefield to Scarborough

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Compare bus and train for Wakefield to Scarborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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€36

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€9

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1h 58m

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1h 28m

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30m

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4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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TransPennine Express

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National Express

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from Wakefield to Scarborough

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
04:20AM5h13
Wakefield
09:33AMScarborough
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:20AM5h13
Wakefield
09:33AMScarborough
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:20AM5h13
Wakefield
09:33AMScarborough
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield to Scarborough

Travel to Scarborough 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 Wakefield to Scarborough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wakefield and Scarborough including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Scarborough is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Scarborough costing on average $38 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to Scarborough is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

The distance from Wakefield to Scarborough is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Scarborough is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Scarborough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wakefield to Scarborough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wakefield to Scarborough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Arriva Yorkshire to go to Scarborough by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), LNER, Cross Country to go to Scarborough by train.
Omio customers who travel from Wakefield to Scarborough often also extend their vacation to go to York, Leeds, London, Dewsbury, Garforth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Scarborough and these popular destinations at a great price.

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