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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    4h 37m
    £92–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    11h 57m
    £34–59

  3. Drive  259.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Scarboroughcar car 259.4 mi
    4h 59m
    £64–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 14m
    £131–427

  5. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 35m
    £101–192

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hull Interchangebus bus 561 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Bridlington BSbus bus 41
    4. Take the bus from Bridlington BS to Railway Station Stop Ubus bus 13 / ...
    13h 14m
    £74–172

Kent to Scarborough by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Scarborough via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Railway Station Stop V via King Street, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 57m.

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