Cheap coach tickets from York to Scarborough

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Coach from York to Scarborough: Journey Information

There are 86 intercity coaches per day from York to Scarborough. Travelling by coach from York to Scarborough usually takes around 1 hour and 54 minutes, but the fastest Coastliner coach can make the trip in 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Distance
36 mi (57 km)
Shortest duration
1h 25m
Cheapest price
£4.16
Trips per day
86
Most frequent service
Coastliner
Coach lines
1

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Price trends for coaches from York to Scarborough

Average coach ticket prices from York to Scarborough by travel date

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What coach companies travel from York to Scarborough?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from York to Scarborough. Coastliner connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Coastliner861h 54m£4.19
  • Book Coastliner from York to Scarborough from £4.16. There are 86 trips per day offered by Coastliner from York to Scarborough and you can expect on average to pay £4.19 for a Coastliner ticket to Scarborough. In York, Coastliner departs to Scarborough from The Stonebow and 3 other stations. In Scarborough, Coastliner arrives at Scarborough Railway Station and one other station.

    An average trip on Coastliner from York to Scarborough takes 1 hour and 54 minutes, while the fastest available Coastliner trip will get you to Scarborough in 1 hour and 25 minutes.

    At weekends, Coastliner offers 79 trips per day. A single ticket costs £4.16 for a weekend trip to Scarborough.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from York to Scarborough

There are 86 scheduled coaches that travel from York to Scarborough every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from York to Scarborough without transferring.

Trips per day

86

Direct trips

86

The coach takes an average of 1 hour and 54 minutes to cover the 36 miles from York to Scarborough. However, the fastest coach only takes 1 hour and 25 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

36

Distance (km)

57

The first coach leaves at 7:16 and the last coach leaves at 19:14. To see the times for all coaches from York to Scarborough, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

7:16am

Latest coach

7:14pm

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travellers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Scarborough. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Scarborough, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

Most crowded

Saturday

Least crowded

Sunday

City Information

York

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The ancient town of York in the northeast of England offers adventure and excitement, as well as opportunities to sit back and relax. With over 1,900 years of history within its walls, the city of York is home to an intriguing mix of Roman and Viking history. Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre to experience a recreation of life in a Viking city, as well as life-size dioramas and a ride experience.

For those with an architectural eye, a visit to York Minster is a must. With its intricate stained glass windows and elaborate tombs, this medieval cathedral is an impressive yet peaceful place to spend a couple of hours exploring. York also boasts Europe's most visited street: The Shambles. Dating back to medieval times, this street now hosts many unique and independent shops, cafes, and bakeries, all with the feeling that you have stepped back in time.

With its position in the heart of the country, accessing York could not be simpler. East Midlands and Northern Rail services offer direct and quick train service to the city. York is also within reach of four international airports and many major roads for access via car. Park-and-ride services around the city mean you won't have to worry about parking in those medieval streets.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in York?

Main departure station: The Stonebow

Coaches to Scarborough leave from 4 stations in York.

All coach stations in York:

  • The Stonebow
  • Heworth Galtres
  • Railway Station
  • York College

Where does the coach arrive in Scarborough?

Main arrival station: Scarborough Railway Station

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Scarborough.

Coach stations in Scarborough:

  • Scarborough Railway Station
  • Scarborough Peasholm Park Columbus Ravine

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