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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Scarboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    4h 35m
    £86–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    11h 22m
    £37–68

  3. Drive 235.4 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Scarboroughcar car 235.4 mi
    4h 40m
    £58–83

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train 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 58m
    £123–393

  5. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 27m
    £89–187

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Hull Truck Theatrebus bus 561
    3. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Bridlington BSbus bus 41
    4. Take the bus from Bridlington BS to Railway Station Stop Ubus bus 13 / ...
    12h 11m
    £71–193

  7. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train 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 51m
    £128–385

Southend-on-Sea to Scarborough by train and subway

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Scarborough via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to West Square Stop V via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 22m.

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