Rome2Rio

Brighton to Scarborough trains

Find Transport to Scarborough

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Scarborough takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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.

5h 1m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
£122
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 33m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 47m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 31m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 31m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express11h 58m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 32m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 32m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 47m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 33m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Scarborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Scarborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 49m.

Operators