Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 07 Oct

Cheapest price on 07 Oct

£20

Average ticket price on 07 Oct

£46

Fastest journey on 07 Oct

1 h 49 m

Average journey duration on 07 Oct

1 h 49 m

Trains on 07 Oct

38

Distance

122 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

On Wed 07 Oct, we found 38 trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA), including 13 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.

  • Northern RailG89688
    9:572h48
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    12:45Scarborough station (SCA)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89697
    13:572h43
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    16:40Scarborough station (SCA)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89695
    12:572h44
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    15:41Scarborough station (SCA)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89681
    6:552h46
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    9:41Scarborough station (SCA)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG85332
    5:423h07
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    8:49Scarborough station (SCA)
    £201One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA)

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Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:56, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 1h 32m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
122 km
Average train duration
2h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 32m
First train
6:56
Last train
20:48
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Live departures

Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) train times

The table below shows live departures for Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) trains for today, Tuesday 6 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CrossCountryG00698+Transpennine ExpressG16314
On time
12:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h28
15:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
1 change
Northern RailG89695
On time
12:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h44
15:41 Scarborough station (SCA)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84683+London North Eastern RailwayG80228+Transpennine ExpressG16314
Delayed
12:14 13:11Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
15:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00701+Transpennine ExpressP00053
On time
13:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h28
16:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
1 change
Northern RailG89697
On time
13:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h43
16:40 Scarborough station (SCA)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84689+London North Eastern RailwayG80234+Transpennine ExpressP00053
On time
14:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
16:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00706+Transpennine ExpressG15868
On time
14:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h28
17:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
1 change
Northern RailG89699
On time
14:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h43
17:40 Scarborough station (SCA)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84695+London North Eastern RailwayG80241+Transpennine ExpressG15868
On time
15:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
17:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
2 changes
Northern RailP28845+Transpennine ExpressC24526
On time
15:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h29
18:01 Scarborough station (SCA)
1 change
Northern RailG89701
On time
15:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h47
18:44 Scarborough station (SCA)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89701+London North Eastern RailwayG80247+Transpennine ExpressC24526
On time
15:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h04
18:01 Scarborough station (SCA)
2 changes
CrossCountryG01075+Transpennine ExpressC24869
On time
16:21 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h39
19:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
1 change
Northern RailG89703+London North Eastern RailwayC01943+Transpennine ExpressC24869
On time
16:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h03
19:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
2 changes
Northern RailG89703
On time
16:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h43
19:40 Scarborough station (SCA)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00716+Transpennine ExpressC24538
On time
17:38 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h23
20:01 Scarborough station (SCA)
1 change
Northern RailG89705
On time
17:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h47
20:44 Scarborough station (SCA)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84712+London North Eastern RailwayG80259+Transpennine ExpressC24538
On time
18:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h50
20:01 Scarborough station (SCA)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00718+Transpennine ExpressG16317
On time
18:30 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h30
21:00 Scarborough station (SCA)
1 change
Wednesday 7 October
Northern RailG853325:42 Sheffield station (SHF)
3h07
8:49 Scarborough station (SCA)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84645+London North Eastern RailwayG80193+Transpennine ExpressG158765:54 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h05
7:59 Scarborough station (SCA)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG16311+Northern RailG893976:19 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h40
8:59 Scarborough station (SCA)1 change
Northern RailG896816:55 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h46
9:41 Scarborough station (SCA)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89681+Transpennine ExpressG16311+London North Eastern RailwayC019716:55 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h04
8:59 Scarborough station (SCA)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG16356+CrossCountryG007037:54 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h06
10:00 Scarborough station (SCA)1 change
Northern RailG896827:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h43
10:40 Scarborough station (SCA)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89682+Transpennine ExpressG16356+London North Eastern RailwayG801997:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h03
10:00 Scarborough station (SCA)2 changes
CrossCountryG01055+Transpennine ExpressG158798:22 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h37
10:59 Scarborough station (SCA)1 change
Northern RailG896858:56 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h45
11:41 Scarborough station (SCA)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00738+Transpennine ExpressP000519:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h28
12:00 Scarborough station (SCA)1 change
Northern RailG896889:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h48
12:45 Scarborough station (SCA)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84665 · P00051+London North Eastern RailwayG8021110:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
12:00 Scarborough station (SCA)2 changes
CrossCountryG01060+Transpennine ExpressC2449510:22 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h38
13:00 Scarborough station (SCA)1 change
Northern RailG8969110:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h43
13:40 Scarborough station (SCA)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89691+Transpennine ExpressC24495+London North Eastern RailwayG8021610:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h03
13:00 Scarborough station (SCA)2 changes
Northern RailC33308+Transpennine ExpressG1630711:42 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h18
14:00 Scarborough station (SCA)1 change
Northern RailG8969311:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h43
14:40 Scarborough station (SCA)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89693+Transpennine ExpressG16307+London North Eastern RailwayG8022411:57 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h03
14:00 Scarborough station (SCA)2 changes

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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between Sheffield station (SHF) and Scarborough station (SCA) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£17
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 32m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£28
Transpennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£27
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) 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 station (SCA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The train journey from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) covers a distance of 122 km and takes approximately 1h 32m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) is 122 km.
The first train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) leaves at 6:56.
The last train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) departs at 20:48.
Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA).
Yes, there is a direct train between Sheffield station (SHF) and Scarborough station (SCA). The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.
There is no night train service from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA).
Booking trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Scarborough offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the North York Moors and charming rural areas, providing a pleasant visual experience for travellers.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield station (SHF) and Scarborough station (SCA)

Most Sheffield station (SHF) to Scarborough station (SCA) trains use the Sheffield to Scarborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield station (SHF) and Scarborough station (SCA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Sheffield
Arrival train stations in Scarborough
SheffieldSheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP+44 8704420104ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre

Bus56 · 1m · £4 · every ~7 min
TramBlue, Purp, Yell · 4m · every ~20 min

Sheffield train station facilities and services

Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Sheffield.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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