There are 5 ways to get from Scarborough to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best- Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3h 30m£55–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station Stop T to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 53m£15–23Drive 136.6 mi
- Drive from Scarborough to Carlislecar 136.6 mi
2h 49m£34–50Train
- Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain Scarborough - Manchester Victoria / ...
- Take the train from York to Carlisletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 13m£57–90Bus #2
- Take the bus from Railway Station Stop T to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h 53m£15–23
Scarborough to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scarborough to Carlisle is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Scarborough to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Scarborough station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stop T and arriving at Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Scarborough and arriving at Carlisle via York and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Scarborough and Carlisle is 183 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scarborough to Carlisle without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Scarborough to Carlisle, including transfers.
Scarborough to Carlisle bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Railway Station Stop T.
Scarborough to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
The best way to get from Scarborough to Carlisle is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Scarborough, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from Scarborough to Carlisle via York and Newcastle in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stop T to Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Scarborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Scarborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station Stop T to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Railway Station Stop T to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Scarborough to Carlisle bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
Scarborough to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scarborough to Carlisle is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Scarborough to Carlisle.
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