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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 40m
    £95–174

  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 59m
    £35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus bus 561 / ...
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 33m
    £72–124

  4. Drive  259.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Scarboroughcar car 259.4 mi
    4h 57m
    £65–93

  5. 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 33m
    £127–384

  6. 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 36m
    £87–181

Kent to Scarborough by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. 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 59m.

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