The average train between Bournemouth and Scarborough takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Scarborough station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Bournemouth to Scarborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Scarborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Bournemouth to Scarborough train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Scarborough is 408.1 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Scarborough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 42m.