Cardiff to Scarborough Trains

Cardiff to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Scarborough takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day 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 51m
Duration: 275 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain

5h 49m

£115–175

Cardiff to Scarborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:45 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
12h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:45 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 8:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 10:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:45 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
14h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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