The average train between Canterbury and Scarborough takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 8:59 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Scarborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Canterbury to Scarborough train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Scarborough train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Canterbury to Scarborough train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Canterbury and Scarborough is 348.2 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 20m.