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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Scarborough is to bus which costs £22 - £29 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Scarborough is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Another Place and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via Bus Station, Carlisle and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Scarborough via Carlisle, Newcastle and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Scarborough?

The distance between Cumbria and Scarborough is 208 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cumbria to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Scarborough bus from?

Cumbria to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Scarborough train from?

Cumbria to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Scarborough is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £29 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Cumbria to Scarborough bus arrive?

Cumbria to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Cumbria to Scarborough train arrive?

Cumbria to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Scarborough is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cumbria to Scarborough.

Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1931+ hotels available in Scarborough.

Cumbria to Scarborough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Scarborough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
5h 25m
£62–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
9h 35m
£22–29
Drive 122.6 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Scarboroughcar 122.6 mi
2h 36m
£31–44
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
6h 13m
£64–118
Bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Scarboroughtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
8h 49m

Cumbria to Scarborough by bus and train

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Another Place to Scarborough via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Newcastle, and York in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Another Place to Railway Station Stop V via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Carlisle, Leeds Cultural Stop C, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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