The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Scarborough
Cheapest price
£112
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
384 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Scarborough will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Scarborough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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 Brighton to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £109.
Distance: 384 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£115 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 40m Average total duration 15h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Scarborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Scarborough trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:56 Brighton | 6h04 | 11:00 Scarborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Scarborough
Trains from Brighton to Scarborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £109 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 16:58. The fastest train covers the 384 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 384 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £109 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 16:58 |
Train companies: LNER, Thameslink from Brighton to Scarborough trainsLNER, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Scarborough from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Scarborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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 Brighton and Scarborough
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- 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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