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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Scarborough is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Scarborough is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Scarborough via Peterborough and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Scarborough?

The distance between Cambridge and Scarborough is 200 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cambridge to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Scarborough bus from?

Cambridge to Scarborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Scarborough train from?

Cambridge to Scarborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Scarborough is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Cambridge to Scarborough bus arrive?

Cambridge to Scarborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Scarborough train arrive?

Cambridge to Scarborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Scarborough is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Cambridge to Scarborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Scarborough?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
3h 58m
£62–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
9h 2m
£26–41
Drive 172.4 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Scarboroughcar 172.4 mi
3h 34m
£44–63
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain
5h 4m
£72–139

Cambridge to Scarborough by train

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Scarborough via Peterborough and York in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Railway Station Stop V via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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