Category: Scarborough

Is Scarborough A Viking Name?

Scarborough’s Viking origin Scarborough’s Viking name is first mentioned in Viking sagas. In the ‘Kormakssaga, Flateyjarbok’ Scarborough is called Skarthborg and in the ‘Orkneyingasaga’ it is referred to as Skarthabork. What ethnicity is the name Scarborough? EnglishScarborough is a surname of English origin. Notable people with the surname include: Adrian Scarborough (born 1968), English actor. […]

Is Scarborough Near London?

The distance between London and Scarborough is 193 miles. The road distance is 252.1 miles. Which London station goes to Scarborough? There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from London Kings Cross to Scarborough and tickets for this journey start from £20.30 when you book in advance. Is Scarborough a nice place to live? […]

What Is There To See Between Scarborough And Whitby?

The top stops along the way from Scarborough to Whitby (with short detours) are Whitby Abbey, Peasholm Park, and North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Other popular stops include Flamingo Land Resort, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, and SEA LIFE Scarborough. Is Whitby nicer than Scarborough? However, Scarborough is a much bigger resort than Whitby; with everything you would […]

How Much Is Scarborough Park And Ride?

Further information Type of fare Price Basic fare Single £1.20 Return £2.40 Young person (aged five to 17 years old) Accompanied children travel for free, up to a maximum of three per adult (and these reduced fares are available for any extra children). Single £0.60 Return £1.20 Why is Scarborough park and ride closed? Scarborough’s […]