The average train between Greenock and Scarborough takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock 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 Greenock and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Greenock 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 Greenock to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Scarborough station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Greenock to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Greenock to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Greenock to Scarborough train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Greenock and Scarborough is 333.4 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Scarborough via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 5h 44m.