Britain Day Trips 
Overview
Britain’s first seaside resort, with two sandy bays divided by a headland crowned by a medieval castle. Explore the harbour and South Bay’s seafront, walk up to Scarborough Castle for views along the Yorkshire coast, then relax in the North Bay or Peasholm Park.
Highlights
- Scarborough Castle on its headland (English Heritage)
- South Bay beach, harbour and seafront
- The quieter North Bay and Peasholm Park
- Yorkshire fish and chips by the harbour
- Reclining seats, air-con and an on-board toilet [confirm]
Itinerary
Times are approximate and depend on traffic.
- Depart BirminghamBoard the coach in Birmingham city centre confirm stop
- Comfort stopAbout 30 minutes at motorway services
- South Bay & harbourSeafront, harbour and beach
- Scarborough CastleHeadland walk and castle views
- North BayBeach and Peasholm Park
- Depart ScarboroughComfort stop on the way home
- Arrive back in BirminghamAbout 13 hours door to door
What’s included
- Return executive coach travel from Birmingham
- Professional driver
- Comfort stop each way
- Free time in Scarborough
- Scarborough Castle entry
- Food and drink
- Tips
Meeting point
Know before you go
- It’s a full day: about 3 h 30 min [confirm] each way on the coach, with comfort stops.
- The walk up to the castle is steep but short.
- The Central Tramway cliff lift links the town and South Bay beach (seasonal).
- Bring a layer: British weather changes quickly, especially by the sea.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Scarborough day trip from Birmingham?
About 13 hours: leaving Birmingham around 07:00 and back around 20:00, depending on traffic.
How long do we get in Scarborough?
About 5 h. [confirm]
How far is Scarborough from Birmingham?
About 3 h 30 min each way by coach [confirm].
Is Scarborough Castle included?
Entry isn’t included. Buy tickets from English Heritage, or enjoy the headland walk for free.
How do I cancel?
Cancel through your booking confirmation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
to confirm Departure times, pickup points and the price on this page are our planned operation and are being confirmed with our coach operator. Your booking confirmation carries the final details.
