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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 London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 32m
    £75–228

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    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 22m
    £50–178

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    10h 35m

  4. Drive 262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Scarboroughcar car 262.3 mi
    4h 52m
    £63–91

  5. Train

    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
    £51–319

  6. Train #2

    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
    £58–190

Cardiff to Scarborough by train and subway

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest 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 London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to West Square Stop V via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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