There are 5 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
5h 6m£80–136Bus
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
9h 24m£22–29Drive 122.2 mi
- Drive from Scarborough to Cumbriacar 122.2 mi
2h 36m£31–45Train via York
- Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 34m£64–123Steam train, bus
- Take the train from Scarborough to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 106
10h 50m
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 24m.
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 City Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
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 5h 6m.
The distance between Scarborough and Cumbria is 209 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 5h 6m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 5h 6m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £29 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Scarborough, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Scarborough to Cumbria via Leeds, Preston, and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stop T to Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 9h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Scarborough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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
Train from Scarborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Scarborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- 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
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 Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01524 733 831
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches
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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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