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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Scarborough
Cheapest price
£153
Average price
£192
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Scarborough will cost around £192 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £153.
To travel from Cardiff to Scarborough you need to make at least one change.
G00941 · G00706+
G1586810:456h15Cardiff Central (CDF)17:00Scarborough station (SCA)£1531One-way2 changes- G66712 · G00698+G163148:456h15Cardiff Central (CDF)15:00Scarborough station (SCA)£1721One-way2 changes
- G01067+P000539:456h15Cardiff Central (CDF)16:00Scarborough station (SCA)£2131One-way1 change
- G66712 · G01064+G163148:456h15Cardiff Central (CDF)15:00Scarborough station (SCA)£2291One-way2 changes
- G66712 · G00698+G163148:456h15Cardiff Central (CDF)15:00Scarborough station (SCA)£1721One-way2 changes
- G01067+P000539:456h15Cardiff Central (CDF)16:00Scarborough station (SCA)£2131One-way1 change
- G66712 · G01064+G163148:456h15Cardiff Central (CDF)15:00Scarborough station (SCA)£2291One-way2 changes
- G00941 · G00706+G1586810:456h15Cardiff Central (CDF)17:00Scarborough station (SCA)£1531One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 363 km
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£110 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Scarborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Scarborough trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G66712 · G01064+G16314 | 8:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h15 | 15:00 Scarborough station (SCA) | 2 changes | |
| G66712 · G00698+G16314 | 8:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h15 | 15:00 Scarborough station (SCA) | 2 changes | |
| G01067+P00053 | 9:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h15 | 16:00 Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Scarborough
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Trains from Cardiff to Scarborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 363 km distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 363 km |
Average train duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 17:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Scarborough trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Scarborough from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
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FAQs: Cardiff to Scarborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Scarborough
Most Cardiff to Scarborough trains use the Cardiff Central to Scarborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Scarborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Ninian Park from Cardiff city centre
Ninian Park is 1 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Ninian Park train station facilities and services
Ninian Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ninian Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ninian Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Ninian Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ninian Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Scarborough station do trains from Cardiff 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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