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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 132 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Scarborough:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to Scarborough costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 23m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Scarborough from Chesterfield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Chesterfield to Scarborough is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Scarborough are York, Leeds, Kingston upon Hull, Whitby and Malton. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Scarborough on Omio.
York is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, medieval streets and the imposing York Minster. Its compact centre, old walls and busy mix of shops, pubs and museums make it easy to grasp the city's historic character.
Leeds is a major West Yorkshire city known for Victorian arcades, shopping and a lively music scene. Its industrial heritage, regenerated waterfront and large student population give it an energetic but down-to-earth character.
Kingston upon Hull is a historic Yorkshire port known for its maritime heritage and The Deep aquarium. The old town, waterfront renewal and links to Philip Larkin give the city a grounded cultural character.
Whitby is a Yorkshire seaside town known for its harbour, abbey ruins and links to Dracula. Its old streets, fishing heritage and North Sea setting give it a sturdy, historic character.
Malton is a North Yorkshire market town best known for its food culture and regular markets. Set by the River Derwent, it mixes Georgian character with easy access to Castle Howard and the surrounding countryside.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Scarborough:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to Scarborough costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chesterfield and Scarborough as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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