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Cardiff to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Scarborough takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. 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 48m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£158
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
5h 46m
£128–191

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 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 275.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Scarborough via Birmingham New Street and York in around 5h 46m.

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