Yorkshire Seaside Towns You Can Reach by Train (Complete Guide)
By Keith — Yorkshire Insider
If you’re planning a trip to the Yorkshire coast and want to travel by train, this guide shows you exactly which seaside towns have railway stations — and which ones don’t. Yorkshire’s coastline is stunning, but surprisingly, only a handful of coastal towns are directly connected by rail.
Below is the full breakdown to help you plan your journey.
🚆 Major Rail Hub: Hull (Kingston upon Hull)
Hull Paragon Interchange is the gateway to the East Yorkshire coast. From Hull, you can reach:
Bridlington
Bempton
Filey
Scarborough
Hull also provides bus connections to:
Hornsea
Withernsea
Spurn Point / Kilnsea / Easington
If you’re starting your coastal adventure in East Yorkshire, Hull is your main launch point.
🚆 Coastal Towns With Railway Stations
Scarborough (North Yorkshire)
Scarborough is the biggest rail‑connected resort on the Yorkshire coast. With direct trains from York, Leeds, Sheffield and Hull, it’s one of the easiest seaside towns to reach without a car. The station sits right in the centre, just a short walk from the South Bay.
🪑 Scarborough’s Record-Breaking Station Seat
Scarborough station has a quirky claim to fame — it’s home to the longest station seat in the world. The bench stretches an incredible 456 feet (139 metres) along Platform 1 and was built in 1883 to handle the huge number of Victorian holidaymakers arriving by train. It can seat around 230 people, and during a 2025 celebration event, 239 people managed to sit on it at once. You don’t need a ticket to see it — just walk onto Platform 1 and enjoy one of Yorkshire’s most unusual railway landmarks.
Filey (technically in North Yorkshire, but on border with East Yorkshire)
Yes — Filey does have a railway station. It’s on the Hull–Scarborough line, making it ideal for day trips from Hull, Bridlington or Scarborough. The station is only a few minutes’ walk from the beach, making Filey one of the most convenient family‑friendly destinations by train.
Bridlington (East Yorkshire)
Bridlington is the main East Yorkshire coastal station. Trains run frequently from Hull, Doncaster and Sheffield. From the station, it’s a 10–15 minute walk to the seafront or a quick hop on the land train.
Bempton (East Yorkshire)
Bempton is a tiny rural station, but it’s the gateway to Bempton Cliffs — one of the best wildlife spots in the UK. It’s also the nearest station for Flamborough.
Whitby(North Yorkshire)
Whitby has a full National Rail station with services from Middlesbrough. You can also arrive via the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of the most scenic heritage lines in England.
🔄 Important for travellers from York
To reach Whitby by train from York, you must travel:
North to Middlesbrough, then
South to Whitby
There is no direct York → Whitby train.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea (North Yorkshire)
Saltburn is a lovely Victorian resort with a working pier and cliff tramway. It has a station with direct trains to Middlesbrough and Darlington.
🚆 Coastal Towns Without Railway Stations
Many Yorkshire coastal villages lost their rail lines in the 1960s. These places rely on buses:
Hornsea — nearest station: Beverley (East Yorkshire)
Withernsea — nearest station: Hull (East Yorkshire)
Flamborough — nearest station: Bempton
Robin Hood’s Bay — nearest station: Whitby (North Yorkshire)
Sandsend — nearest station: Whitby (North Yorkshire)
Staithes — nearest station: Saltburn (North Yorkshire)
Skipsea, Mappleton, Aldbrough — nearest: Beverley or Driffield(East Yorkshire)
Spurn / Kilnsea / Easington — nearest: Hull (East Yorkshire)
These towns are still easy to reach, but you’ll need to switch to bus or car for the final leg.
⭐ Final Thoughts
If you’re planning a train‑based trip to the Yorkshire coast, your best options are:
Hull
Scarborough
Filey
Bridlington
Whitby
Saltburn
Bempton
These towns offer the easiest access, the most frequent services, and the shortest walks to the sea.
Yorkshire Seaside Towns You Can Reach by Train
