Cambridge to Scarborough by train

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Overview: trains from Cambridge to Scarborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cambridge to Scarborough, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:15 View journey
Last train 22:15 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 235
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey AU$289.68 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 36m
Train operators 7

Explore Cambridge to Scarborough by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Cambridge to Scarborough aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Cambridge to Scarborough

Getting from Cambridge to Scarborough by rail typically costs AU$289.68, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Cambridge to Scarborough departure frequency and train timetable

With 22 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 56 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:15 and the last one is at 22:15. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:15, with the last one at 20:01.

Train duration for trips from Cambridge to Scarborough

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 18 minutes, crossing a total distance of 235 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Cambridge to Scarborough?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Additional information on train travel from Cambridge to Scarborough

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Scarborough city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Cambridge to Scarborough

Want to know more about your journey from Cambridge to Scarborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Cambridge to Scarborough covers 235 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.