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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Scarborough
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Scarborough will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
To travel from Birmingham to Scarborough you need to make at least one change.
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G1631918:033h56Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:59Scarborough station (SCA)£381One-way1 change- G00706+G1586813:283h32Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:00Scarborough station (SCA)£381One-way1 change
- G01075+C2486915:033h57Birmingham New Street (BHM)19:00Scarborough station (SCA)£381One-way1 change
- G00701+P0005312:253h35Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:00Scarborough station (SCA)£481One-way1 change
- G00718+G1631717:283h32Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:00Scarborough station (SCA)£481One-way1 change
- G00706+G1586813:283h32Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:00Scarborough station (SCA)£381One-way1 change
- G00718+G1631717:283h32Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:00Scarborough station (SCA)£481One-way1 change
- G00738+P000518:273h33Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:00Scarborough station (SCA)£1371One-way1 change
- G00698+G1631411:273h33Birmingham New Street (BHM)15:00Scarborough station (SCA)£951One-way1 change
- G00739+G1630710:273h33Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:00Scarborough station (SCA)£951One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 223 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Scarborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Scarborough trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:27 Birmingham | 3h33 | 14:00 Scarborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Scarborough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Scarborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 20:03 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Scarborough trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Scarborough from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Scarborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Scarborough by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Scarborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Scarborough
Most Birmingham to Scarborough trains use the Birmingham New Street to Scarborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Scarborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Tyseley from Birmingham city centre
Tyseley is 5 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Tyseley train station facilities and services
Tyseley has practical services for this route, including Dining and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tyseley.
Bike and car services
Available at Tyseley: Bike Parking.
Which Scarborough station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Scarborough from Scarborough city centre
Scarborough train station facilities and services
Scarborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Scarborough.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Scarborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scarborough.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scarborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Scarborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Scarborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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