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The Bus Museum
Volunteer-run transport museum with vintage buses and memorabilia, offering a practical look at West Yorkshire's road transport history.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 5 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to Brighouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to Brighouse will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Scarborough to Brighouse you need to make at least 2 changes.
G16141 · G15891+
NT000300
G16141 · G15891+
NT000300Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Brighouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 111 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Brighouse take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 16m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 48m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Brighouse trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G16141 · G15891+ NT000300 | 5:41 Scarborough station (SCA) | 3h05 | 8:46 Brighouse station (BGH) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Scarborough to Brighouse run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:04, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 1:04 |
Last train 22:45 |
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Moderate for the UK. Dining and coffee are fairly typical for West Yorkshire, while accommodation is usually cheaper than in major tourist cities such as London or Edinburgh.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough to Brighouse 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 Brighouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Scarborough to Brighouse trains use the Scarborough to Brighouse station pair. Use this guide to compare Scarborough and Brighouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Scarborough.
Wi-Fi is available at Scarborough.
Ticket office support is available at Scarborough.
Available at Scarborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Scarborough: Bike Parking.
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.
Brighouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Brighouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighouse: Parking.
Available at Brighouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Ramped access to both platforms via road bridge. Step free access from the car park to the station entrance, 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: Yes.
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