How to travel from London to Thornaby

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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 prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 214 miles (345 km)

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€82

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€23

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3h 18m

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2h 48m

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6h 25m

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5h 55m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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from London to Thornaby

How to get from London to Thornaby by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Thornaby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
07:00AM5h55
London
12:55PMThornaby
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:00AM5h55
London
12:55PMThornaby
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:05PM4h50
London
05:55PMThornaby
$371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
04:30PM6h15
London
10:45PMThornaby
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Thornaby

Travel to Thornaby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Thornaby.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Thornaby including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Thornaby is a bus with an average price of $15 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Thornaby:

A bus is $20 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Thornaby costing on average $34 (€27).

A bus is $52 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Thornaby costing on average $66 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from London to Thornaby is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Thornaby take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 41m.

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from London to Thornaby is approximately 214 miles (345 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Thornaby is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Thornaby:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Thornaby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains to go to Thornaby by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Thornaby by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Thornaby:
  • 11 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Thornaby often also extend their vacation to go to Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, York, Darlington. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Thornaby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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