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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
    5h 59m
    £76–260

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall InterchangebusUk078
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to ScarboroughtrainSheffield - Scarborough
    9h 57m
    £31–72

  3. Drive 262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Scarboroughcar262.3 mi
    4h 49m
    £65–93

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
    6h 24m
    £75–265

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to ScarboroughtrainManchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
    6h 28m
    £73–190

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus843
    10h 1m

Cardiff to Scarborough by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to West Square Stop V via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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