The cheapest and fastest trains from Skegness to Scarborough
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skegness to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skegness to Scarborough will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 trains that leave Skegness for Scarborough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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.


Live departures
Skegness to Scarborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Skegness to Scarborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:06 Skegness | 4h53 | 11:59 Scarborough | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:18 Skegness | 4h41 | 12:59 Scarborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:20 Skegness | 4h39 | 13:59 Scarborough | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:15 Skegness | 4h44 | 14:59 Scarborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:14 Skegness | 4h45 | 15:59 Scarborough | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skegness to Scarborough
Trains from Skegness to Scarborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 19:20 |
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FAQs: Skegness to Scarborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skegness 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 Skegness and Scarborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:55 - 16:30 Saturday 07:55 - 16:30 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Level access to station and platforms. There is suitable access to and between platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Main Building. The National key toilets are located in the Main Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Main Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bottom of the station near the exit.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In Richmond Drive at the entrance to the station.
- 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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