There are 4 ways to get from Scarborough to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Scarborough to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 16m£64–115Bus
cheapest- 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
9h 23m£22–29Drive 122.2 mi
- Drive from Scarborough to Cumbriacar 122.2 mi
2h 36m£31–44Steam train, bus
- Take the train from Scarborough to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
10h 24m
Scarborough to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scarborough to Cumbria is to bus which costs £22 - £29 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Scarborough to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Scarborough station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stop T and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds Cultural Stop C, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Scarborough and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Leeds and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Scarborough and Cumbria is 206 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Scarborough to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Scarborough to Cumbria, including transfers.
Scarborough to Cumbria bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Railway Station Stop T.
Scarborough to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
The best way to get from Scarborough to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £29 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Scarborough, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Scarborough to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Leeds, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stop T to Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Scarborough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Scarborough to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Scarborough to Cumbria bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
Scarborough to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scarborough to Cumbria is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Scarborough to Cumbria.
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