Thornaby to Leeds train with TransPennine Express

Thu, Nov 06
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornaby to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$28

Fastest journey

1 h 17 m

Average duration

1 h 25 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

84 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornaby to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Thornaby to Leeds will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Thornaby for Leeds on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.

TransPennine Express
11:26AM1h17
Thornaby
12:43PMLeeds
$211One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
06:26PM1h17
Thornaby
07:43PMLeeds
$221One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
08:25AM1h18
Thornaby
09:43AMLeeds
$291One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
04:53AM1h49
Thornaby
06:42AMLeeds
$401One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Thornaby to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornaby to Leeds 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 18m. 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 €11.

Distance: 52 miles (84 km)

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Bus

€23

Average price

€12

Average price

Cheapest

1h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

TransPennine Express

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Thornaby to Leeds train times

The table below shows live departures for Thornaby to Leeds trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 6:35 AM

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Tickets
transpennine_express6:55 AM Thornaby
1h32
8:27 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
transpennine_express10:24 AM Thornaby
1h20
11:44 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
transpennine_express10:37 PM Thornaby
2h31
1:08 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
Thursday, November 6
transpennine_express4:53 AM Thornaby
1h49
6:42 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Thornaby to Leeds

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Trains from Thornaby to Leeds run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:25, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)
Distance
52 miles (84 km)
Average train duration
1h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$14 (€11)
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 16m
First train
02:25
Last train
23:39
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)

Train companies: TransPennine Express from Thornaby to Leeds trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Thornaby and Leeds from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TransPennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Thornaby to Leeds

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
FAQs
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.
There is no high speed train available from Thornaby to Leeds.
The distance by train from Thornaby to Leeds is 52 miles (84 km).
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.
The first train from Thornaby to Leeds leaves at 2:25 AM.
Yes, a day trip from Thornaby to Leeds is feasible. The journey takes 1h 16m and covers 52 miles (84 km). Trains run 5 times per day.
The last train from Thornaby to Leeds leaves at 11:39 PM.
The train journey from Thornaby to Leeds offers a variety of landscapes, including views of the River Tees, lush countryside, and the Pennine hills, creating a pleasant and scenic experience.
Train ticket prices from Thornaby to Leeds can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $14 (€11), while the average price is around $28 (€23).
The cheapest way to get from Thornaby to Leeds is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
The train from Thornaby to Leeds takes 1h 16m and runs 5 per day.
The train station in Thornaby that goes to Leeds is Thornaby station (TBY), which connects to Leeds station (LDS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Thornaby to Leeds.
Yes, you can take the train from Thornaby to Leeds.
Yes, there is a direct train from Thornaby to Leeds. This service operates 2 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Thornaby to Leeds

Thornaby
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Thornaby is Thornaby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thornaby for your trip from Thornaby to Leeds.
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Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Thornaby station, Mandale Road, Thornaby, Cleveland, TS17 6AW
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Thornaby
  • 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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