The cheapest and fastest trains from Selby to Scarborough
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Selby to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Selby to Scarborough will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Selby for Scarborough every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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 coach and train for Selby to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Selby to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 70 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Selby to Scarborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Selby to Scarborough trains for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:20 Selby | 2h50 | 07:10 Scarborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:39 Selby | 2h20 | 06:59 Scarborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:46 Selby | 2h13 | 06:59 Scarborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Selby to Scarborough
Trains from Selby to Scarborough run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), Hull Trains from Selby to Scarborough trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), Hull Trains trains will get you between Selby and Scarborough from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Selby to Scarborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Selby 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Selby and Scarborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 19:00 Self service ticket machine also available on Platform 1
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that access to platforms 2 and 3 is via a barrow crossing which is reliant upon staff assistance, and cannot be accessed outside of staffed hours. This station is Partialially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:15 - 19:00 This station is Category B2. 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 as it may take time to cross the station between train movements. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 or 3 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: On request.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside the station entrance and also on Platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From outside station entrance
- 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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