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Compare bus and train for Middlesbrough to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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$36 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Scarborough
How to get from Middlesbrough to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX133 · YC8437:15 AM5h18Middlesbrough, Bus Station12:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX426 · YC8437:55 AM5h38Middlesbrough, Bus Station1:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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L37229 · L367629:53 AM2h07Middlesbrough station (MBR)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$561One-way2 transfers
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N22077 · C437478:14 AM2h46Middlesbrough station (MBR)11:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)$421One-way1 transfer
N22075 · L367629:14 AM2h46Middlesbrough station (MBR)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$451One-way1 transfer
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L367629:25 AM2h35Middlesbrough station (MBR)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$471One-way2 transfers
NX133 · YC8439:10 AM5h23Middlesbrough, Bus Station2:33 PMScarborough, Rail Station$291One-way1 transfer
NX426 · YC8439:30 AM6h13Middlesbrough, Bus Station3:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$281One-way1 transfer
NX133 · YC84311:00 AM5h43Middlesbrough, Bus Station4:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Scarborough:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Scarborough costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Scarborough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva North East to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Scarborough by train.
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