The average train between Dover and Scarborough takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Scarborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Dover to Scarborough train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Scarborough train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Dover to Scarborough train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Dover and Scarborough is 369.2 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 35m.