Filey is a coastal town about 7.5 miles from Scarborough, making it a nearby option for a day trip from a hotel in Scarborough. Its long sandy beach, historic promenade and railway connection with Scarborough give you a few ways to shape the visit.
- From Scarborough: Filey is about 7.5 miles away.
- By train: Filey station is on the route between Hull, Bridlington and Scarborough.
- By bus: Services connect Filey with Scarborough.
- At the coast: The beach runs along a wide bay, with beach chalets at the town end and Filey Brigg to the north.
Why add Filey to a Scarborough stay?
Filey offers a different stretch of coast from Scarborough, centred on a long sandy beach in a wide bay. The historic promenade and beach chalets are at the town end, while Filey Brigg lies to the north.
You can keep the day focused on the seafront or make the beach your starting point for a walk along the coast.
Filey’s railway station and bus connections also make it possible to plan the trip without relying on a car. For a broader plan around the home town, a one-day Scarborough itinerary covers a route between the coast and town.
How do you get from Scarborough to Filey?
You can travel between Scarborough and Filey by train or bus; check current services and times before you set off.
Train
Filey railway station is on the line linking Hull, Bridlington and Scarborough. The station has level access to both platforms via a level crossing, and step-free access from the car park to the entrance. It is unstaffed and has no shelter, so plan for waiting outdoors.
Station facilities include an induction loop, accessible ticket machines and a ramp for train access. There are two cycle spaces, with racks on platform one. The station has no accessible toilets.
Bus
Service 555 connects Filey and Scarborough, running via Blue Dolphin Holiday Village, Crows Nest / Flower of May, Cayton Bay and Ramshill. Service 13 also serves Filey on the Scarborough–Bridlington corridor.
Bus routes and timetables can vary, so confirm the service for your travel date with North Yorkshire Council or the operator. If you’re planning other local journeys, getting around Scarborough by bus, train and on foot can help with the town-side part of the trip.
How do you access Filey beach?
Filey Beach stretches across a wide bay, with the main town-end features including the promenade and beach chalets. Filey Brigg is to the north, giving the coastline a clear landmark beyond the beach.
The RNLI advises swimming or bodyboarding between the red and yellow flags at a lifeguarded beach. If there are no flags, there are no lifeguards. Follow the flags and local beach guidance when deciding where to enter the water.
What should you check before a beach day?
Check the RNLI’s current lifeguard information and the transport operators’ timetables before travelling, since patrol arrangements and services may be seasonal.
Before you go: check the official site before you go, including the RNLI for beach patrol information and Northern or the bus operator for travel details.
Returning to Scarborough
Return to Scarborough by train or bus, using the same corridor that connects the two towns. Before leaving the beach, check the departure time for your chosen service so you can plan your journey back.
FAQs
How far is Filey from Scarborough?
Filey is about 7.5 miles from Scarborough.
Can you travel from Scarborough to Filey by train?
Yes. Filey station is on the route between Scarborough, Bridlington and Hull.
Are there buses between Scarborough and Filey?
Yes. Service 555 connects the towns, and service 13 also serves Filey between Scarborough and Bridlington. Check current timetables before travelling.
Does Filey Beach have lifeguards?
Patrol arrangements are seasonal. Check current RNLI information before your visit, and remember that no flags means no lifeguards.