The average train between Southampton and Scarborough takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Scarborough station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Southampton to Scarborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Scarborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Southampton to Scarborough train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Scarborough is 381.4 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Scarborough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 9m.