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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
    £108–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    10h 32m
    £53–154

  3. Drive  302.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Scarboroughcar car 302.6 mi
    5h 18m
    £76–109

  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 45m
    £129–312

  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 53m
    £160–234

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train
    11h 33m
    £66–112

  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 38m
    £121–281

  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 6m
    £104–376

Bournemouth to Scarborough by train, subway, and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest 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 Railway Station Stop V via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rail Station in around 10h 32m.

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