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It takes an average of 7h 24m to travel from Scarborough to London by train, over a distance of around 192 miles (309 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Scarborough to London and tickets for this journey start from £27.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:45 | |
| Departure station | Scarborough | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 2h 47m | |
| Distance | 192 miles (309 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £27.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Greater Anglia, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Scarborough to London by train
Looking to travel from Scarborough to London by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 24 minutes to travel from Scarborough to London by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 47 minutes though. You'll usually find 32 trains per day running along the 192 miles (309 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to London, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to London. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Scarborough to London in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £27.50.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Scarborough to London?
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.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.