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How to get fromBournemouth to Scarboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 43m
    £110–222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rougier Street to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    11h 7m
    £47–90

  3. Drive 302.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Scarboroughcar car 302.6 mi
    5h 18m
    £74–107

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 50m
    £137–325

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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
    6h 55m
    £175–258

  6. Train via Birmingham #2

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scarboroughtrain train
    8h 11m
    £180–272

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 44m
    £122–267

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 2m
    £107–367

Bournemouth to Scarborough by train, subway, and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Scarborough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to West Square Stop V via London Heathrow Airport, York, and Rougier Street in around 11h 7m.

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