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Compare train and bus for York to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr199 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr199, while a train costs an average of kr199.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
kr199 Average price Cheapest | kr147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (49m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around kr199 compared to roughly kr147 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom York to Scarborough
How to get from York to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Scarborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G163559:12 AM0h49York station (YRK)10:01 AMScarborough station (SCA)kr2031One-way0 transfers
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- G163559:12 AM0h49York station (YRK)10:01 AMScarborough station (SCA)kr2031One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G163559:12 AM0h49York station (YRK)10:01 AMScarborough station (SCA)kr2031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G1620911:11 AM0h49York station (YRK)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)kr2161One-way0 transfers
- C2449612:11 PM0h49York station (YRK)1:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)kr2161One-way0 transfers
- G1620510:10 AM0h49York station (YRK)10:59 AMScarborough station (SCA)kr2161One-way0 transfers
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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 York to Scarborough.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Travel with Yorkshire Coastliner to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express to go to Scarborough by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Yorkshire Coastliner.
- 7 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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