The average train between Exeter and Scarborough takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. 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 2 hours between Exeter and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Scarborough station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
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 535 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Scarborough via Birmingham New Street and York in around 6h 17m.