Leicester, Leicestershire to Scarborough, North Yorkshire from $58: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Leicester to Scarborough: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$58 by trainBest price

190 kmDistance

2h 41m Fastest

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Leicester - Scarborough operators

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Train

Contact phone

03457 125 678

Website

https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to Sheffield

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

35-130

Contact phone

0344 736 9123

Website

https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to York

Average Duration

45m

Estimated price

40-85

Train from Sheffield to Scarborough

Average Duration

2h 43m

Estimated price

21-28

Contact phone

+44 800 200 6060

Website

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to York

Average Duration

1h 22m

Estimated price

11-15

Contact phone

+44 345 600 1671

Website

https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from York to Scarborough

Average Duration

49m

Estimated price

15-40

Bus

Website

https://uk.megabus.com

Bus from Leicester Fosse Park to Leeds Bus Station

Average Duration

2h 25m

Estimated price

14-21

Contact phone

+49 30 300 137 300

Website

https://www.flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Leicester to Leeds

Average Duration

2h 10m

Estimated price

15-22

Contact phone

01653692556

Website

https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/

Bus from Bus Stn to West Square Stop V

Average Duration

3h 9m

Estimated price

0-0

Leicester to Scarborough: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Leicester and Scarborough offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a scenic road trip from Leicester to Scarborough, covering a distance of 249.4 km in approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. 💸 Explore flexible pricing options ranging from £39 to £59 for the journey by car, offering convenience and affordability for your travel plans.

Average price

£39 - £58

🚂 There is no direct train from Leicester to Scarborough, but you can reach Scarborough with transfers through Sheffield and York, taking approximately 4 hours. 🚂 One route option takes 3 hours 13 mins with 2 transfers at Sheffield and York, covering a distance of 255 km. Another route option takes 3 hours 44 mins with transfers at Chesterfield and York.

Departure Point

Leicester station

Arrival Point

Scarborough station

🚌 The journey from Leicester to Scarborough by bus takes approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes with transfers. 🌊 Route 1: Starting from Leicester Fosse Park, take a bus towards Glasgow with FlixBus, then transfer to a bus towards Peasholm Park operated by York & Country. This route takes 5 hours and 35 minutes to reach Scarborough. 🏰 Route 2: Alternatively, you can take a bus towards Newcastle upon Tyne with megabus M12N, then transfer to the bus towards Peasholm Park with York & Country. This route also takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to reach Scarborough from Leicester.

Departure Point

Leicester Fosse Park station

Arrival Point

West Square Stop V station