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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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Thornaby:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Thornaby costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Thornaby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
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How to get from Leeds to Thornaby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Thornaby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:40 AM1h20Leeds3:00 AMThornaby$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:40 AM1h20Leeds3:00 AMThornaby$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:40 AM1h20Leeds3:00 AMThornaby$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:15 AM1h20Leeds9:35 AMThornaby$121One-way0 transfers
- 7:35 AM1h20Leeds8:55 AMThornaby$141One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 PM1h20Leeds10:05 PMThornaby$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Thornaby:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Thornaby costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Thornaby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Thornaby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Thornaby station (TBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Thornaby by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Thornaby by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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