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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Scarborough to Cottingham
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to Cottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to Cottingham will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 3 trains that leave Scarborough for Cottingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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 Scarborough to Cottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Cottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 56 km
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1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Scarborough to Cottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Cottingham trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:53 Scarborough | 1h20 | 07:13 Cottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:58 Scarborough | 1h12 | 19:10 Cottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scarborough to Cottingham
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Trains from Scarborough to Cottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Scarborough to Cottingham trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Scarborough and Cottingham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Scarborough to Cottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough to Cottingham 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 Cottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Scarborough and Cottingham
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- 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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- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Level access to platform 2 (Scarborough). There is a stepped footbridge at this station to platform 1 (Hull). Access can be achieved over a barrow crossing but it is not suitable for wheelchairs
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- 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: in the station car park.
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