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Compare train and bus 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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m 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 Wakefield to Scarborough:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Scarborough costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
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How to get from Wakefield to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:20 AM5h13Wakefield10:33 AMScarborough$121One-way0 transfers
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5:20 AM5h13Wakefield10:33 AMScarborough$121One-way0 transfers
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5:20 AM5h13Wakefield10:33 AMScarborough$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Scarborough:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Scarborough costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Scarborough by train.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva Yorkshire to go to Scarborough by bus.
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