With 100 miles of coastline, the Yorkshire Coast is one of the jewels of Britain, with plenty of sparkling towns to visit along its storied shores. Spanning from the chalk cliffs of Flamborough Head to the Jurassic and sandstone cliffs of North York Moors, the coast is filled with long-established historical towns to visit.
As a former spa town, Scarborough has been a popular destination for getaways since the 1600s, however, it has become far more than a spa town, enhancing its relaxation properties with layers of excitement. The town is now more akin to a beach resort, with Luna Park and Peasholm Park providing ample entertainment.
Whitby is the premier place for the history buff along the Yorkshire Coast. Unlike Liverpool, Hull, or Newcastle, the Yorkshire Coast developed around independent fishing communities such as Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay, and Staithes. This produced a maritime culture based on family boats, seasonal risk, and local knowledge rather than dock labour or global trade. Find out everything there is to know about Whitby at the museum, or head over to Whitby Abbey for splendid views.
Looking to interact with some animals during your stay? Head over to Filey and check out their Bird Garden and Animal Park, with the chance to feed some of their exotic wildlife, from meerkats, to wallabies, to the humble donkey. Filey is the perfect family day out!
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Popular trains to the Yorkshire Coast
Hull to Scarborough
Average time: 1h 22m
Cheapest Advanced
£6.90
Sheffield to Scarborough
Average time: 2h 34m
Cheapest Advanced
£18.20
Hull to Filey
Average time: 1h 5m
Cheapest Advanced
£6.10
Popular trains from the Yorkshire Coast
Whitby to Middlesbrough
Average time: 1h 35m
Cheapest Advanced
£3.10
Scarborough to York
Average time: 1h 12m
Cheapest Advanced
£10.00
Scarborough to Hull
Average time: 1h 22m
Cheapest Advanced
£6.90
Yorkshire Coast train stations
With plenty of options for activities, it’s hard to know what to do on the Yorkshire Coast. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with travel, so, wherever you decide to go, we’ll be with you every step of the way. We'd recommend visiting all three towns to get the best experience when visiting the Yorkshire Coast by train as they all have their own individual charm.
Scarborough
Said to have the longest station seat in the world at 139 metres, Scarborough station has been serving the town since 1845. The station is staffed and provides step-free access to all five platforms.
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Whitby
Whitby station is a Grade II listed building and has been serving the town for over 100 years. The station has two platforms which are both step-free accessible, however, the station is only staffed part-time.
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Filey
Operating on the Hull-Scarborough Line, Filey station has been serving the town since 1846. The station has two platforms which both have step-free access and there is a ticket machine, but the station is unstaffed.
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Whitby was one of Britain’s most important whaling ports in the 18th century, sending ships to the Arctic and Pacific.
Did you know?
Whitby was one of Britain’s most important whaling ports in the 18th century, sending ships to the Arctic and Pacific.
Cheap train tickets to the Yorkshire Coast
Buy an Advance train ticket to the Yorkshire Coast
Booking in advance is the best way to get our lowest fares, allowing you to save up to 60% compared to buying an Anytime or Off-Peak ticket on the day. Advance train tickets are released 12 weeks before travel and can be purchased up to 15 minutes before departure if tickets are still available.
Save by purchasing a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that lets you save up to one-third on train tickets. They are a great way to secure cheap rail fares. Purchasing a Railcard is easy and typically only costs £35 for a whole year.
Explore the Yorkshire Coast with our Rangers and Rovers tickets
Enjoy all the Yorkshire Coast has to offer with a Yorkshire Coast Day Ranger ticket. This will give you unlimited travel on the Hull-Scarborough line, stopping off in Bridlington, Filey, and eventually Scarborough. Discover the full Yorkshire Coast with Northern.
Trains to the Yorkshire Coast FAQs
Save up to 60% on train tickets to the Yorkshire Coast when you book in advance with Northern. Advance tickets allow you to book up to 12 weeks in advance of travel. Visit National Rail to find out the list of dates currently available for booking our Advance tickets.
Don't worry if your plans change – you can swap the departure time of your Advanced train ticket for another same-day Northern service in just a few steps for as little as £1.50.
The Yorkshire Coast's main stations include Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington and Filey. To see all stations Northern operates out of, click here.
Pets are welcome on Northern trains to the Yorkshire Coast. Up to two pets per passenger can travel for free and dogs must be kept on the lead at all times or in a carrier. Find out more about taking your dog on a Northern train.
There are no specific luggage restrictions on Northern trains to the Yorkshire Coast. However, we ask that passengers are mindful of how much luggage they bring and use the dedicated luggage space provided. Please do not block the train doors, walkways or use seats for luggage.
Peak times on Yorkshire Coast trains range from 06:30 to 09:30 and 16:30 to 19:00. For more information on peak and off-peak times head here.
If you lose an item on a Northern train to the Yorkshire Coast or at a Yorkshire Coast station, we will do our best to find the item for you. To report a lost item, call 0800 200 6060 or find out more on specific stations here.
Bicycles are allowed on Northern trains to the Yorkshire Coast, however, space is limited and is first come, first served. We ask those using bicycles not to block doorways and use the dedicated bike spaces. Find more about cycling with Northern here.
All Northern trains to the Yorkshire Coast, as well as major stations along the Yorkshire Coast, are equipped with accessibility features such as ramps and staff assistance. To find out more about the specific assistance given, head here.
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