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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Thornaby
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Thornaby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Thornaby will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds for Thornaby on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leeds to Thornaby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Thornaby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Thornaby train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Thornaby trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 AM Leeds | 1h55 | 5:25 AM Thornaby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:52 AM Leeds | 1h37 | 6:29 AM Thornaby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:51 AM Leeds | 1h25 | 10:16 AM Thornaby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:13 AM Leeds | 1h16 | 10:29 AM Thornaby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:12 PM Leeds | 1h19 | 7:31 PM Thornaby | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Thornaby
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Trains from Leeds to Thornaby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Leeds to Thornaby trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Leeds and Thornaby from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Thornaby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Thornaby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thornaby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Thornaby
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Bike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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LoungeLost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.
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