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Wales to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Scarborough takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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.

6h 50m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
5h 49m
£115–175

Wales to Scarborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Wales and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express12h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 15m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 15m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express14h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 15m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 15m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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.

Map of how to get from Wales to Scarborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Wales and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Scarborough via Birmingham New Street and York in around 5h 49m.

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