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

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There are 10 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 6m
    £100–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rougier Street to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    10h 42m
    £42–78

  3. Drive 276 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Scarboroughcar car 276 mi
    4h 55m
    £68–98

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, 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 16m
    £126–299

  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 24m
    £159–236

  6. Train via Birmingham #2

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 41m
    £164–250

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 9m
    £111–241

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain 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
    6h 40m
    £112–375

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain 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
    7h 33m
    £117–367

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, 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 18m
    £108–243

Southampton to Scarborough by train, subway, and foot

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to West Square Stop V via London Heathrow Airport, York, and Rougier Street in around 10h 42m.

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