It takes an average of 2h 48m to travel from Bradford to Scarborough by train, over a distance of around 64 miles (103 km). There are normally 83 trains per day travelling from Bradford to Scarborough and tickets for this journey start from £18.10 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:58 | |
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Last train | 00:26 | |
Departure station | Bradford | |
Arrival station | Scarborough | |
Journey time | From 1h 46m | |
Distance | 64 miles (103 km) | |
Frequency | 83 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £18.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
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The train from Bradford to Scarborough usually takes around 2h 48m but can take just 1h 54m on the fastest Northern services, with around 37 trains running on this popular route per day. You'll need to change at least once during your journey as direct trains are not available on this line.
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The average journey time by train between Bradford and Scarborough is 2 hours and 48 minutes, with around 83 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Bradford to Scarborough is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Bradford to Scarborough can start from as little as £18.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Bradford to Scarborough. Travelling from Bradford to Scarborough by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Bradford to Scarborough leaves at 04:58. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Bradford to Scarborough leaves at 00:26. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Bradford to Scarborough cover a distance of around 64 miles (103 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Scarborough to Bradford.
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