The average train between Exeter and Scarborough takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:27 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 35m • 1 change

6h 40m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 35m • 1 change

6h 40m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 35m • 1 change

6h 40m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 35m • 1 change

6h 40m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 35m • 1 change

6h 40m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Scarborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Scarborough station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Exeter to Scarborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Scarborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Exeter to Scarborough train tickets online with Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Exeter and Scarborough is 448.3 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Scarborough via York in around 6h 31m.