The average train between Colwyn Bay and Scarborough takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Colwyn Bay 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.
No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Scarborough station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Colwyn Bay to Scarborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Scarborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Scarborough train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Scarborough is 244.1 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Scarborough via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 2m.