Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$41 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Scarborough
How to get from Manchester to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX170 · YC8437:10 AM5h23Manchester, Coach Station12:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX172 · YC8437:55 AM5h38Manchester, Coach Station1:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L36553+
Y11930+
C437478:13 AM2h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)$501One-way2 transfers
Other options
L36835 · L367628:31 AM3h29Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$501One-way1 transfer
L36841 · L367679:30 AM3h29Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:59 PMScarborough station (SCA)$521One-way1 transfer
L36847 · C4375910:30 AM3h30Manchester Victoria (MCV)2:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$511One-way1 transfer
NX170 · YC8439:55 AM5h48Manchester, Coach Station3:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$171One-way1 transfer
NX171 · YC8438:25 AM6h08Manchester, Coach Station2:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$171One-way1 transfer
NX171 · YC84311:10 AM5h33Manchester, Coach Station4:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$171One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Scarborough
Travel to Scarborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Scarborough.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Scarborough:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Scarborough costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, first_transpennine_express to go to Scarborough by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Scarborough by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Travelling from Manchester to Scarborough: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
