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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
    3h 14m
    £68–115

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    8h 32m
    £26–40

  3. Drive 217.4 mi

    1. Drive from London to Scarboroughcar car 217.4 mi
    4h 32m
    £53–77

  4. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 16m
    £99–357

  5. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train Sheffield - Scarborough
    4h 47m
    £79–149

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hull Interchangebus bus 451 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Bridlington BSbus bus 41
    3. Take the bus from Bridlington BS to Railway Station Stop Ubus bus 13 / ...
    9h 50m
    £44–100

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 10m
    £104–350

London to Scarborough by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to West Square Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 32m.

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