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How to get fromSouthampton to Scarboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 10m
    £93–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    10h 48m
    £48–80

  3. Drive  276 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Scarboroughcar car 276 mi
    4h 56m
    £68–99

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 22m
    £121–273

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 26m
    £131–198

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus bus
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scarboroughtrain train
    11h 24m
    £63–112

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 24m
    £100–220

  8. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 16m
    £117–386

Southampton to Scarborough by train, subway, and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Scarborough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Railway Station Stop V via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rail Station in around 10h 48m.

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