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How to get fromCardiff to Scarboroughby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. 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 48m
    £50–252

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    10h 12m

  3. Drive 262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Scarboroughcar car 262.3 mi
    4h 52m
    £63–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 15m
    £62–192

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
    6h 30m
    £63–190

Cardiff to Scarborough by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to West Square Stop V via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 12m.

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