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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Scarborough via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Scarborough?

The distance between Edinburgh and Scarborough is 246 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Scarborough bus from?

Edinburgh to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Scarborough train from?

Edinburgh to Scarborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Scarborough is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Scarborough bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Scarborough train arrive?

Edinburgh to Scarborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Scarborough is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Scarborough.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Scarborough?

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Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1976+ hotels available in Scarborough.

Edinburgh to Scarborough - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
3h 41m
£85–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
8h 43m
£24–36
Drive 192 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Scarboroughcar 192 mi
4h 3m
£48–69
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain
7h 36m
£84–202
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
4h 56m
£144–208
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
7h 18m
£82–258

Edinburgh to Scarborough by train

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Station Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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