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Cardiff to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Scarborough takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 21m
Duration
376 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
5h 34m
£133–250

Cardiff to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 376.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Scarborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 34m.

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