London to Middlesbrough train

Trains from London to Middlesbrough

In its heyday, Middlesbrough was the hub of Teesside industry. These days it's a city in transition, still celebrating its industrial heritage and still retaining  its rail links with the capital. Although there are no direct trains from London to Middlesbrough, visitors can use frequent services on the East Coast Main Line, with one change en route to reach Middlesbrough. Connections are available seven days a week, with journey times averaging  just over three hours. Departures are available from early morning to mid-evening.   

Which train companies travel from London to Middlesbrough?

London North Eastern railroad (LNER) departures from London King's Cross connect with Northern Rail services at Darlington or First Transpennine Express departures at Northallerton or York for onward travel to Middlesbrough. In addition, Grand Central Trains services from  King's Cross connect at Eaglescliffe with Northern Rail trains to Middlesbrough.

How long is the train from London to Middlesbrough?

The fastest connection to Middlesbrough is  the Grand Central Trains late afternoon departure from King's Cross via Eaglescliffe, which takes two hours and 57 minutes to complete the  255-mile trip from London. Most LNER services to Middlesbrough via York or Darlington take ten to 20 minutes longer to cover the route.

How many trains are there from London to Middlesbrough?

LNER trains from London King's Cross to Middlesbrough via Darlington, Northallerton  or York depart from early morning every half hour throughout the day until the final direct service at 8:00 p.m. Grand Central Trains connections via Eaglescliffe operate  twice a day, in the morning and late afternoon. Sunday schedules are less frequent, with a first departure from London at 9:00 a.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Middlesbrough?

Departure train station:  London King's Cross Station is located north of central London, with public transport links including six lines on the London Underground and city bus routes stopping on Euston Road. The station concourse offers supermarkets, international restaurants, the Harry Potter gift shop, bookshops, coffee shops, free WiFi and cab stands.

Arrival train station: Middlesbrough Station is located in the town centre, served by city routes with stops close to the station entrance on Cleveland Street and Bridge Street West. Passenger facilities at the station include a cafe, vending machines, WiFi and cab ranks.