What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Scarborough?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Scarborough is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Scarborough?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Scarborough is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at West Square Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Scarborough via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Scarborough?

The distance between Birmingham and Scarborough is 169 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Scarborough without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Scarborough?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Birmingham to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Scarborough bus from?

Birmingham to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Scarborough train from?

Birmingham to Scarborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Scarborough is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Birmingham to Scarborough bus arrive?

Birmingham to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Scarborough train arrive?

Birmingham to Scarborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Scarborough is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Birmingham to Scarborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Scarborough?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Scarborough?

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Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1999+ hotels available in Scarborough.

Birmingham to Scarborough - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Scarborough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
3h 20m
£84–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus 843
5h 55m
£17–26
Drive 156.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Scarboroughcar 156.5 mi
3h 1m
£38–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scarboroughtrain Sheffield - Scarborough
5h 53m
£55–116

Birmingham to Scarborough by train

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Distance: 167.7 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Scarborough via York in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to West Square Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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