The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Scarborough
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
8 h 43 m
Average duration
9 h 32 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Scarborough will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
To travel from London to Scarborough you need to make at least one change.
NX426 · YC843
NX591 · YC843
NX426 · YC843
NX465 · YC843
NX426 · YC843
NX591 · YC843
NX426 · YC843
NX465 · YC843Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 309 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Scarborough bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Scarborough coaches for today, Thursday 29 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX426 · YC843 | Delayed 13:30 07:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h43 | 15:43 Scarborough, Rail Station | 1 change | |
NX426 · YC843 | Delayed 13:30 09:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h21 | 17:51 Scarborough, Rail Station | 1 change | |
NX561 · YC843 | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h57 | 19:57 Scarborough, Rail Station | 1 change | |
NX465 · YC843 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h34 | 10:33 Scarborough, Rail Station | 1 change | |
| Friday 30 January | |||||
NX426 · YC843 | 07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h43 | 15:43 Scarborough, Rail Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Scarborough
Buses from London to Scarborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 22:36. The fastest coach covers the 309 km distance in 7h 57m.
Distance 309 km |
Average bus duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 57m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 22:36 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London to ScarboroughYou can travel by bus between London to Scarborough with National Express, Megabus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Scarborough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Scarborough by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Scarborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Scarborough
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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