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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Scarborough to Cottingham
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 11 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
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 £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Scarborough to Cottingham, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
17:001h11Scarborough18:11Cottingham£41One-way0 changes
- 17:001h11Scarborough18:11Cottingham£41One-way0 changes
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 an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 56 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Scarborough to Cottingham:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Scarborough to Cottingham costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Cottingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Scarborough to Cottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Cottingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 Scarborough | 1h11 | 18:11 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 6 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 6:45 |
Last train 21:58 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Scarborough to Cottingham trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Scarborough and Cottingham 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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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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Scarborough and Cottingham
Most Scarborough to Cottingham trains use the Scarborough to Cottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Scarborough and Cottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Scarborough station do trains to Cottingham leave from?
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.
Which Cottingham station do trains from Scarborough arrive at?
Getting to Cottingham from Cottingham city centre
Cottingham train station facilities and services
Cottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food options include: Subway
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cottingham: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cottingham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottingham: 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.
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