- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to London will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Middlesbrough to London without transferring at least once.
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G85828Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to London:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to London costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $247 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Middlesbrough to London costing on average $280 (€229).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
The journey is about 1h 13m faster (3h 34m by train vs 4h 47m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($95 (€78) vs $106 (€87)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to London trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G15891+ C01969 | On time 6:17 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h30 | 9:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G89551+ C01948 | On time 6:36 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h29 | 10:05 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G15894+ Y14806 | On time 7:10 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h04 | 10:14 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G15894+ C01967 | On time 7:10 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h27 | 10:37 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85813+ C02043 | On time 7:25 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h36 | 11:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85816+ G16011+ G08176 | On time 7:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h17 | 11:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
G15893+ C01938 | On time 8:14 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h23 | 11:37 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32283+ C02003 | On time 8:25 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h37 | 12:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85822+ Y14807 | On time 8:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h15 | 12:08 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C03158+ C01923 | On time 9:14 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h17 | 12:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32284+ C02016 | On time 9:25 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h37 | 1:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85827+ G15916+ G08185 | On time 9:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h17 | 1:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C03162+ C01935 | On time 10:15 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h25 | 1:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32286+ C02005 | On time 10:26 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h36 | 2:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32286+ G07983+ W29878 | On time 10:26 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h27 | 1:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
G85833+ G15911+ G80050 | On time 10:52 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h19 | 2:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C03192+ C01929 | On time 5:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h17 | 8:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32325+ C02067 | On time 5:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h36 | 9:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85907+ C00198 | On time 5:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h27 | 9:19 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85907+ G15810+ G80092 | On time 5:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h18 | 9:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
G16022+ C01910 | On time 6:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h17 | 9:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32331+ C01990 | On time 6:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h36 | 10:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85922+ C24982+ G80098 | On time 6:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h18 | 10:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C24641+ C01920 | On time 7:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h33 | 10:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32344+ C02031 | On time 8:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h30 | 11:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Middlesbrough to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:44, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 3:44 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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