Brighton to Scarborough by train

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Overview: trains from Brighton to Scarborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brighton 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 00:10 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 33m View journey
Distance (km) 384
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey €228.03 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 26m
Train operators 12

Explore Brighton to Scarborough by train

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

Train cost between Brighton and Scarborough: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €228.03, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Brighton to Scarborough train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:10.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:37.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:10.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:42.

  • 56 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 14 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Brighton to Scarborough

Trains can complete this route in as little as 4 hours and 33 minutes. The total distance travelled is 384 kilometres.

Booking Brighton to Scarborough trains in advance

Booking your Brighton to Scarborough tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Brighton and Scarborough by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn more about train travel from Brighton to Scarborough

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Scarborough city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Brighton to Scarborough

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

The total distance from Brighton to Scarborough is 384 kilometres.

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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.