Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Scarborough

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
    3h 43m
    £85–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    8h 17m
    £26–40

  3. Drive 191.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Scarboroughcar car 191.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £47–68

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 31m
    £84–224

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain train Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
    4h 57m
    £149–219

  6. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 34m
    £84–244

Edinburgh to Scarborough by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Scarborough via York in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to West Square Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers