Dover to Scarborough train

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Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
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Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
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Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ travel companies
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Compare coach and train for Dover to Scarborough

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dover to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £116.

Distance: 368 km

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£116

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£43

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5h 38m

Average total duration

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5h 8m

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30m

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13h 46m

Average total duration

13h 16m

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Live departures

Dover to Scarborough train times

The table below shows live departures for Dover to Scarborough trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 10:44
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
london_north_eastern_railway15:54 Dover
5h09
21:03 Scarborough0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dover to Scarborough

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Trains from Dover to Scarborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £116 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:54. The fastest train covers the 368 km distance in 5h 7m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £34
Distance
368 km
Average train duration
5h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£116
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
5h 7m
First train
05:48
Last train
19:54
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £34

FAQs: Dover to Scarborough train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover 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.

FAQs
Spending 2-3 days in Scarborough is ideal to explore its beaches, historic sites, and local attractions comfortably.
The cost of a train ticket from Dover to Scarborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £116, while the average price tends to be around £116.
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Scarborough is by coach, costing approximately £34.
Booking trains from Dover to Scarborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Dover to Scarborough is 368 km.
The train journey from Dover to Scarborough covers a distance of 368 km and takes approximately 5h 7m. Trains run 6 per day.
The last train from Dover to Scarborough departs at 19:54.
There is no night train service from Dover to Scarborough.
The train station in Dover that goes to Scarborough is Dover Priory (DVP), and it arrives at Scarborough station (SCA).
The first train from Dover to Scarborough leaves at 5:48.
Trains from Dover to Scarborough run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Dover to Scarborough.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dover to Scarborough.
To get from Dover to Scarborough, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

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Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Scarborough

Dover
Scarborough
The major train station for departures in Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your trip from Dover to Scarborough.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Bike RentalBike Rental
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dover Priory
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt

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