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Outbound fromGrantham to Scarborough by train
It takes an average of 2h 44m to travel from Grantham to Scarborough by train, over a distance of around 95 miles (154 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Grantham to Scarborough and tickets for this journey start from £36.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:04 | |
| Departure station | Grantham | |
| Arrival station | Scarborough | |
| Journey time | From 2h 11m | |
| Distance | 95 miles (154 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £36.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Grantham to Scarborough in 2 hours 11 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Grantham to Scarborough? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 44 minutes to travel the 95 miles (154 km) from Grantham to Scarborough by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 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, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry 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 Grantham to Scarborough in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £36.10. 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 Grantham to Scarborough
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