The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Scarborough
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€30
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€32
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 2 m
Trains on Sep 19
6
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Scarborough will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Scarborough without transferring at least once.
G89926 · G89111+
G162067:00 AM4h00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)€301One-way2 transfers
G89924 · G89109+
C244786:00 AM4h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:01 AMScarborough station (SCA)€301One-way2 transfers
C00868 · G162066:54 AM4h06Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)€311One-way1 transfer
G15851 · C244785:55 AM4h06Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:01 AMScarborough station (SCA)€311One-way1 transfer
G89931 · G89114+
P000518:02 AM3h58Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)€331One-way2 transfers
G89931 · G89114+
P000518:02 AM3h58Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)€331One-way2 transfers
G89926 · G89111+
G162067:00 AM4h00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)€301One-way2 transfers
G89924 · G89109+
C244786:00 AM4h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:01 AMScarborough station (SCA)€301One-way2 transfers
G15984 · P000517:56 AM4h04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)€351One-way1 transfer
C00868 · G162066:54 AM4h06Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)€311One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 195 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Scarborough:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Scarborough costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Live departures
Liverpool to Scarborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Scarborough trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15851 · C24478 | 5:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h06 | 10:01 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 transfer | |
C24478+ G89109 · G89924 | 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 10:01 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 2 transfers | |
C00868 · G16206 | 6:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h06 | 11:00 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 transfer | |
G16206+ G89111 · G89926 | 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h00 | 11:00 AM Scarborough station (SCA) | 2 transfers | |
G15984 · P00051 | 7:56 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h04 | 12:00 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 1 transfer | |
G89931 · G89114+ P00051 | 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h58 | 12:00 PM Scarborough station (SCA) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Scarborough
Trains from Liverpool to Scarborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Scarborough trainsTranspennine Express, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool and Scarborough from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Scarborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Scarborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Scarborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Scarborough
Most Liverpool to Scarborough trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Scarborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Which Scarborough station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Scarborough from Scarborough city centre
Scarborough train station facilities and services
Scarborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Scarborough.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Scarborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scarborough.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scarborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Scarborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Scarborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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