The average train between Middlesbrough and Scarborough takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 hourly between Middlesbrough and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Scarborough station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Middlesbrough to Scarborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Scarborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Scarborough train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Scarborough is 63 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Scarborough via York in around 2h 29m.