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London to Scarborough by train
It takes an average of 8h 37m to travel from London to Scarborough by train, over a distance of around 192 miles (309 km). There are normally 44 trains per day traveling from London to Scarborough and tickets for this journey start from $46.88 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:48 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:35 pm | |
| Departure station | London | |
| Arrival station | Scarborough | |
| Journey time | From 2h 53m | |
| Distance | 192 miles (309 km) | |
| Frequency | 44 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $46.88 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Take the train from London to Scarborough in 2 hours 53 minutes
If you want to travel from London to Scarborough by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from London to Scarborough by train to take around 8 hours 37 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 44 trains per day running on this route, which spans 309 km. You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Scarborough.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from London to Scarborough start from $46.88 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from London to Scarborough?
Want to know more about your journey from London to Scarborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Planning a trip to the UK soon? As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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