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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Thornaby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Thornaby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 36, while a flight costs an average of CHF 344.
Distance: 214 miles (345 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 102 Average price | CHF 36 Average price Cheapest | CHF 344 Average price | CHF 86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Thornaby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Thornaby:
A bus is CHF 66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Thornaby costing on average CHF 102.
A bus is CHF 308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Thornaby costing on average CHF 344.
Other travel options to Thornaby take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
You'll arrive about 1h 57m sooner (2h 49m by train vs 4h 46m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 102 compared to roughly CHF 86 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Thornaby
How to get from London to Thornaby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Thornaby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:05 PM 4h50 London 5:55 PM Thornaby CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:05 PM 4h50 London 5:55 PM Thornaby CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:05 PM 4h50 London 5:55 PM Thornaby CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 AM 5h55 London 11:55 AM Thornaby CHF 24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Thornaby:
A bus is CHF 66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Thornaby costing on average CHF 102.
A bus is CHF 308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Thornaby costing on average CHF 344.
Other travel options to Thornaby take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Thornaby as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Thornaby station (TBY).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Thornaby by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Thornaby by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair to go to Thornaby by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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