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

The cheapest train tickets from Scarborough to Leeds start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Scarborough to Leeds?

The average train journey time from Scarborough to Leeds is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 14m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Scarborough to Leeds route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern .

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

The earliest train from Scarborough to Leeds departs at 07:48. And the latest train departs at 22:45.

Which is the best train operator from Scarborough to Leeds?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Scarborough to Leeds?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Scarborough to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Scarborough to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Scarborough to Leeds from £12

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Scarborough to Leeds on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:54	Scarborough	1h 43m	20:37	Leeds	No tags
Train	19:54	Scarborough	1h 43m	21:37	Leeds	No tags
Train	21:54	Scarborough	2h 4m	23:58	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:48	Scarborough	1h 26m	09:14	Leeds	No tags
Train	18:30	Scarborough	1h 27m	19:57	Leeds	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Scarborough to Leeds

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 3 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

3h 18mAverage duration

57 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £43	Average duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Scarborough to Leeds 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 Scarborough to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Scarborough to Leeds start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Scarborough to Leeds?
The average train journey time from Scarborough to Leeds is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 14m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Scarborough to Leeds route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Scarborough to Leeds?
The earliest train from Scarborough to Leeds departs at 07:48. And the latest train departs at 22:45.
Which is the best train operator from Scarborough to Leeds?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Scarborough to Leeds?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Scarborough to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Scarborough to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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

£20

10/12

£21

Today

£13

12/12

No data

13/12

£13

14/12

£13

15/12

£12

16/12

£13

The cheapest trip from Scarborough to Leeds was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £39 for a train ticket from Scarborough to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-15.