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

The cheapest way to get from London to Scarborough is to bus via Leeds which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Scarborough is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between London and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from London to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Scarborough via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from London to Scarborough?

The distance between London and Scarborough is 231 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from London to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Scarborough bus from?

London to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Scarborough train from?

London to Scarborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Scarborough?

The best way to get from London to Scarborough is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the London to Scarborough bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Scarborough train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Scarborough is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from London to Scarborough.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1974+ hotels available in Scarborough.

London to Scarborough - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
3h 13m
£66–115
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
8h 25m
£23–36
Drive 217.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Scarboroughcar 217.4 mi
4h 32m
£54–78
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
5h 16m
£99–361
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain Sheffield - Scarborough
4h 48m
£78–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hull Interchangebus 451 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Bridlington BSbus 41
3. Take the bus from Bridlington BS to Railway Station Stop Ubus 13 / ...
9h 49m
£45–104
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain
6h 9m
£105–344

London to Scarborough by train

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Distance: 229.3 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Scarborough via York in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Railway Station Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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