Scarborough Public Transport: Station and Local Transport Guide

Scarborough railway station is the town’s rail arrival point, with passenger facilities and onward links by bus, taxi and foot. It is about a 15-minute walk from Boston Hotel.

At the station, you’ll find a ticket office and ticket machines, a sheltered waiting area, seating, public Wi-Fi, CCTV, refreshments and shops. Toilets include accessible and Changing Places facilities, as well as baby changing facilities. The platforms are level with the main entrance, and tactile warnings are provided on platforms in use.

National Rail provides step-free access to all platforms, Passenger Assistance meeting points, staff help and help points; there are no lifts. Staff help and ticket-office hours vary by day, so check the official site before you go to confirm current arrangements.

The station has parking, including accessible spaces, and a drop-off and pick-up point. Bicycle storage and bicycle hire are also available. Rail replacement services use the service bus stops on the main road outside the station; check National Rail for current service arrangements.

Scarborough’s local bus routes and timetable links are available through North Yorkshire Council’s public transport information. The council’s listings cover 14 services serving Scarborough, giving you a starting point for checking where services run.

East Yorkshire Motor Services operates services 2, 3, 4 and 7 in Scarborough. These routes include town-centre circulars and connections serving the railway station, Peasholm Park, Sea Life Centre, West Ayton and Hutton Buscel.

Coastliner services 840 and 843 run from Leeds through York and Malton to Scarborough or other coastal destinations, with timetables and maps on the operator’s website.

For a coastal outing, check the Scarborough to Whitby bus routes and journey-planning guide alongside the relevant operator’s current timetable. PlusBus is also available in Scarborough: it is a discounted bus pass bought with a train ticket for unlimited bus travel around the chosen town on participating buses.

Walking routes from the station connect with the town centre and several local destinations. The onward-travel map marks footpaths and cycle routes, and identifies the South Bay seafront, Scarborough Castle, Scarborough Market Hall, Rotunda Museum and Stephen Joseph Theatre among places around town.

The map can help you decide whether to continue on foot after arriving by train or look for a bus connection. For a day out combining local sights, a Whitby day trip from Scarborough can be planned around the bus services and their current schedules.

Use National Rail for live train departures and arrivals, and North Yorkshire Council’s public transport page for Scarborough bus routes and timetable links. For specific bus journeys, check the relevant operator’s own timetable and route map before setting out, since services and schedules can change.

Arriva North East, Coastliner, East Yorkshire Motor Services and SS Suncruisers serve Scarborough. Their websites provide service information; use the operator responsible for the route you plan to take.

Where is Scarborough railway station?

The station is at Westborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1TN.

Does Scarborough station have step-free access?

There is step-free access to all platforms and Passenger Assistance meeting points. The station has no lifts.

Where can you check Scarborough bus timetables?

North Yorkshire Council’s public transport page links to Scarborough bus-service details and timetables. Operators also publish their own route information and schedules.

Can you use PlusBus in Scarborough?

Yes. PlusBus is a discounted bus pass bought with a train ticket, for unlimited bus travel around the chosen town on participating buses.