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 €171.06, 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 28 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Cambridge and Scarborough by train?

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

What is the Cambridge to Scarborough train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs €171.06. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Cambridge to Scarborough?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

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

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 28 minutes.