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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Scarborough
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Scarborough will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Leeds to Scarborough you need to make at least one change.
C26854 · C26913C26848 · C26910C27261 · C26901C27270 · C26907C26391 · C26904C26391 · C26904
C23646+C26916C27261 · C26901C26854 · C26913C26848 · C26910
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Compare train and coach for Leeds to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 92 km
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2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds to Scarborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Scarborough trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| C23646+C26916 | On time 09:04 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h55 | 10:59 Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 change | |
| C26854 · C26913 | On time 09:53 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h06 | 11:59 Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 change | |
| C26848 · C26910 | On time 10:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h08 | 12:59 Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 change | |
| C27270 · C26907 | On time 11:50 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h09 | 13:59 Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 change | |
| C26391 · C26904 | On time 13:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h33 | 14:59 Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 change | |
| C27261 · C26901 | On time 13:55 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h04 | 15:59 Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Scarborough
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Trains from Leeds to Scarborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:04, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 01:04 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Leeds to Scarborough trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Leeds and Scarborough from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Leeds to Scarborough
Several trains go to Scarborough from Leeds, and with direct journey times from just 1 hour 17 minutes, booking day trips to this popular seaside resort is straightforward. What's more, there's a train from Leeds to Scarborough every day of the week.
Leeds to Scarborough train times: Daily departures
With average journey times of just 1 hour 25 minutes, visiting Scarborough by train is an easy day trip from any area of Leeds. It's just over 66 miles from Leeds to Scarborough. Trains leave Leeds Railway Station regularly throughout the day, and additional services operate from Burley Park and Headingley. The last train of the day to Scarborough leaves Leeds at around 10:15 p.m. It's also one of the quickest services, as it arrives just over an hour later.
How long is the journey by train from Leeds to Scarborough?
The quickest train from Leeds to Scarborough takes 1 hour 17 minutes, and is a direct service. Trains from Burley Park or Headingley have at least one change, as they stop at Leeds. All services from Leeds to Scarborough are operated by First TransPennine Express, with at least three services every 60 minutes during peak daytime hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leeds to Scarborough?
Departure train station: Leeds Railway Station is the third busiest in the UK, and has 17 platforms. The station can be reached by train or local bus, and is in the city centre. It's just a couple of minutes' walk from the Leeds shopping area to the station, and local buses stop just outside. What could be better than booking a fast train to the bracing airs of seaside Scarborough when the weather's hot and sticky in Leeds? The station is open 24/7, and has lost property facilities, baby change amenities, and plenty of food outlets.
Arrival train station: Scarborough Railway Station is in the centre of town, and has luggage trolleys, refreshment facilities, and public WiFi. Bus services operate from outside the station, and it takes a couple of minutes to walk from the station to the town's main shopping centre or beach.
Which train companies travel from Leeds to Scarborough?
First TransPennine Express operates every train from Leeds to Scarborough, while the local trains from Headingley or Burley Park are operated by Northern Rail. Every train from Leeds to Scarborough is a direct service, offering passengers a relaxing journey with plenty of onboard services and entertainment options.
TransPennine Express Leeds to Scarborough
The quickest TransPennine Express train from Leeds to Scarborough takes just over one hour. Average journey times are around 1 hour 25 minutes. Taking the train is one of the most relaxing Leeds-to-Scarborough travel solutions, as regular, direct services operate from the city's main station throughout the day. With connecting services from local Burley Park and Headingley stations, taking the entire family on day trips to the seaside is easy when travelling by train. The last train of the day to Scarborough leaves Leeds at about 10:15 p.m., and is also one of the quickest services, as it arrives just over an hour later.
Northern Rail Leeds to Scarborough
Passengers travelling to Scarborough from Burley Park or Headingley can book Northern Rail services on every day of the week, and are required to make one change at Leeds Central Railway Station. Journey times from Burley Park and Headingley take just nine minutes.
Leeds to Scarborough trains: Services on board
Plug sockets at every table on the train from Leeds to Scarborough mean passengers never lose connectivity during journeys. Some trains feature WiFi, and this service will be introduced on all trains in the near future. First-class seats offer more legroom and catering services directly to seats, while buffet services are available for standard-class travellers.
Download the TransPennine Express app for onboard entertainment during any train journey. Travellers touring Scarborough by bike will find it's an easy matter to take cycles on board. Some accessibility services need to be booked in advance, either by phone or online. Railway staff can assist elderly or disabled passengers, and it's possible to take mobility scooters on trains from Leeds to Scarborough.
How to find cheap train tickets from Leeds to Scarborough
Finding cheap train tickets for trips from Leeds to Scarborough is easy with Omio. The top tip for booking the most affordable train tickets from Leeds to Scarborough is to remain flexible about departure times - it's far easier to find affordable train tickets during off-peak hours. Therefore, if travellers are in no real hurry to arrive at the beach, travelling after 10 a.m. could be the cheapest solution!
FAQs: Leeds to Scarborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Scarborough
Parking
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses stop on Stanningley Road, east of Station Mount Road. Stop 450 10893 to New Pudsey, and 450 12320 to Leeds.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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Dining
TaxisAccessibility
HotelLost and Found Office
Bike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station car park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Lift access to both platforms between 05:30 and 00:30
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up and drop off in the front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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