How much does a train ticket cost from York to Scarborough?

The cheapest train tickets from York to Scarborough start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from York to Scarborough?

The average train journey time from York to Scarborough is 49m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 48m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the York to Scarborough route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from York to Scarborough?

The earliest train from York to Scarborough departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 23:05.

Train York to Scarborough from £11

Next train departures

Next departures from York to Scarborough on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	York	49m	07:59	Scarborough	Cheapest
Train	07:10	York	49m	07:59	Scarborough	Fastest
Train	08:10	York	49m	08:59	Scarborough	No tags
Train	08:10	York	49m	08:59	Scarborough	No tags
Train	09:10	York	49m	09:59	Scarborough	No tags

Next departures from York to Scarborough on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	York	51m	07:59	Scarborough	Cheapest
Train	10:11	York	48m	10:59	Scarborough	Fastest
Train	07:08	York	51m	07:59	Scarborough	No tags
Train	08:10	York	49m	08:59	Scarborough	No tags
Train	08:10	York	49m	08:59	Scarborough	No tags

Next departures from York to Scarborough on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	York	49m	07:59	Scarborough	Cheapest
Train	10:11	York	48m	10:59	Scarborough	Fastest
Train	07:10	York	49m	07:59	Scarborough	No tags
Train	08:10	York	49m	08:59	Scarborough	No tags
Train	08:10	York	49m	08:59	Scarborough	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from York to Scarborough

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Scarborough. The journey takes about 49 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

49mAverage duration

36 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £34	Average duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at £12

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from York to Scarborough by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from York to Scarborough?
The cheapest train tickets from York to Scarborough start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from York to Scarborough?
The average train journey time from York to Scarborough is 49m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 48m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the York to Scarborough route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from York to Scarborough?
The earliest train from York to Scarborough departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 23:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£16

10/12

£11

Today

£16

12/12

£16

13/12

£15

14/12

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15/12

£13

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The cheapest trip from York to Scarborough was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from York to Scarborough as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £40 for a train ticket from York to Scarborough based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-12-15.