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How to get fromMargate to Scarboroughby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate 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 56m
    £109–192

  2. Drive  287.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Margate to Scarboroughcar car 287.8 mi
    5h 26m
    £71–103

  3. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Margate 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 51m
    £141–402

  4. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 25m
    £107–217

  5. Train via Derby

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 43m
    £149–247

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    8h 40m
    £145–393

Margate to Scarborough by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 56m.

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