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Outbound fromEdinburgh (Waverley) to Scarborough by train
It takes an average of 5h 31m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Scarborough by train, over a distance of around 159 miles (257 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Scarborough and tickets for this journey start from £30.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:00 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Scarborough | |
| Journey time | From 3h 23m | |
| Distance | 159 miles (257 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Scarborough in 3 hours 23 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Scarborough? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 31 minutes to travel the 159 miles (257 km) from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Scarborough by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or TransPennine Express to Scarborough. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Scarborough in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Scarborough by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Scarborough
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