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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Scarborough is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Scarborough is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Scarborough via Sheffield and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Leicester to Scarborough?

The distance between Leicester and Scarborough is 159 miles. The road distance is 133.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Scarborough without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Leicester to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Scarborough bus from?

Leicester to Scarborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Scarborough train from?

Leicester to Scarborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Leicester to Scarborough is to train via York which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Leicester to Scarborough bus arrive?

Leicester to Scarborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Scarborough train arrive?

Leicester to Scarborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Scarborough is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Leicester to Scarborough.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1921+ hotels available in Scarborough.

Leicester to Scarborough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
3h 46m
£58–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
7h 5m
£19–29
Drive 133.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Scarboroughcar 133.1 mi
2h 40m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Scarboroughtrain Sheffield - Scarborough
4h 45m
£65–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scarboroughtrain Sheffield - Scarborough
6h 15m
£43–78

Leicester to Scarborough by train

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Scarborough via Sheffield and York in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Station Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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