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How to get fromIpswich to Scarboroughby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    4h 48m
    £84–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    10h 58m
    £43–84

  3. Drive 198.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Scarboroughcar car 198.7 mi
    4h 23m
    £49–70

  4. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 55m
    £95–201

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    8h 55m
    £123–193

Ipswich to Scarborough by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Scarborough via Peterborough and York in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to West Square Stop V via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 58m.

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