The average train between Scarborough and Cambridge takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough to Cambridge. 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 every 2 hours between Scarborough and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Scarborough to Cambridge? 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 Scarborough to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Cambridge station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Scarborough to Cambridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Cambridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Scarborough to Cambridge train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Scarborough and Cambridge is 233.8 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Cambridge via York and Peterborough in around 4h 10m.