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

The cheapest train tickets from Scarborough to York start from £9. 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 Scarborough to York?

The average train journey time from Scarborough to York is 50m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Scarborough to York 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 York?

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

Which is the best train operator from Scarborough to York?

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 York?

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 York?

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 York?

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 York from £5

Next train departures

Next departures from Scarborough to York on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:54	Scarborough	50m	19:44	York	Cheapest
Train	20:54	Scarborough	49m	21:43	York	Fastest
Train	07:48	Scarborough	50m	08:38	York	No tags
Train	08:15	Scarborough	2h 43m	10:58	York	No tags
Train	07:48	Scarborough	50m	08:38	York	No tags

Next departures from Scarborough to York on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:48	Scarborough	50m	08:38	York	Cheapest
Train	16:50	Scarborough	49m	17:39	York	Fastest
Train	07:48	Scarborough	50m	08:38	York	No tags
Train	08:15	Scarborough	2h 43m	10:58	York	No tags
Train	08:54	Scarborough	50m	09:44	York	No tags

Next departures from Scarborough to York on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:54	Scarborough	50m	16:44	York	Cheapest
Train	09:54	Scarborough	49m	10:43	York	Fastest
Train	07:48	Scarborough	50m	08:38	York	No tags
Train	08:15	Scarborough	2h 41m	10:56	York	No tags
Train	07:48	Scarborough	50m	08:38	York	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Scarborough to York

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

97bus per day

2h 1mAverage duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £33	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg 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 York 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 York?
The cheapest train tickets from Scarborough to York start from £9. 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 Scarborough to York?
The average train journey time from Scarborough to York is 50m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Scarborough to York 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 York?
The earliest train from Scarborough to York departs at 07:48. And the latest train departs at 22:45.
Which is the best train operator from Scarborough to York?
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 York?
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 York?
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 York?
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

£15

10/12

£15

Today

£13

12/12

£16

13/12

£12

14/12

£11

15/12

£13

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The cheapest trip from Scarborough to York was searched and found on 14 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 Scarborough to York as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £32 for a train ticket from Scarborough to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-14.