Central Tramway Company

Built in 1881, the Central Tramway Company Scarborough Limited is a Victorian cliff railway on the Yorkshire coast.

One of the oldest cliff railways still running in the UK, the Central Tramway has the distinction of being the oldest cliff tramway company in the country as the original corporation still operates the business today.

In 2012 the company was presented with a Scarborough Civic Society Heritage Trail Blue Plaque marking this achievement, presented by Scarborough Mayor Helen Mallory. In 2024, the Central Tramway Company was presented with a National Transport Trust Red Wheel, and was recognised as a Transport Heritage Site.

The Central Tramway Company cliff railway is conveniently located between the St Nicholas Gardens and the Grand Hotel.

The service runs between the Foreshore Road and St Nicholas Street, ideal for visiting all the fun and amenities of the beach front and for quickly getting into town. We're just a stones-throw from the Town Hall and the shops on Eastborough.

Fares
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Standard Single: £1.50
Standard Return: £2.60
Resident's Single: 75p
Resident's Return: £1.30

Children aged 5 and under, dogs and carers with valid ID travel free of charge.