The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Scarborough
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
408 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Scarborough will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Scarborough every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 408 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a train costs an average of £127.
Distance: 408 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£127 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Scarborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Scarborough trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:35 Bournemouth | 7h24 | 13:59 Scarborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:45 Bournemouth | 7h14 | 14:59 Scarborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:45 Bournemouth | 7h14 | 15:59 Scarborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:45 Bournemouth | 7h14 | 16:59 Scarborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:45 Bournemouth | 7h14 | 17:59 Scarborough | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Scarborough
Trains from Bournemouth to Scarborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £127 but you can travel from only £56 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 408 km distance in 6h 9m.
Distance 408 km |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £127 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 9m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 17:54 |
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Scarborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Scarborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up /Drop off at the service bus stops on the main road outside of the station
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