Explore Scunthorpe to Scarborough by train

Thinking about travelling from Scunthorpe to Scarborough by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Scunthorpe and Scarborough

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$155.67, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Scunthorpe to Scarborough daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Scarborough on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 26 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:46: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:48: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:03: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:21: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 39 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Scunthorpe to Scarborough

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours. The total distance travelled is 79 kilometres.

When do tickets between Scunthorpe and Scarborough go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Scunthorpe and Scarborough 3 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to Scarborough

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Scarborough.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Scunthorpe to Scarborough by train?

The train route from Scunthorpe to Scarborough covers 79 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Scunthorpe to Scarborough?

The lowest price on this route is US$155.67. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Scunthorpe to Scarborough by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Scunthorpe to Scarborough by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours.