The average train between Wakefield and Scarborough takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Scarborough station via Scarborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Wakefield to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Wakefield to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Wakefield to Scarborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Wakefield and Scarborough is 97.5 km. The road distance is 123 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Leeds to Scarborough hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.