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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 214 miles (345 km)

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Bus
Driving

$107

Average price

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$104

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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

The cheapest way to travel from London to Thornaby is a bus with an average price of $27 (€23).

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

A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Thornaby costing on average $107 (€88).

A bus is $206 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Thornaby costing on average $234 (€192).

The fastest way to travel from London to Thornaby is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Thornaby take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 10m.

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Thornaby including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Thornaby among Omio's users.

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from London to Thornaby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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 ExpressNX426
    5:30 PM6h29
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:59 PMStockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX426
    5:30 PM6h29
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:59 PMStockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1340
    8:45 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:50 PMNewcastle Airport
    $3101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Grand Central TrainsY14851+Northern RailG85896
    1:00 PM2h44
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    3:44 PMThornaby station (TBY)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Grand Central TrainsC00217+Northern RailC32291
    7:48 AM3h35
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:23 AMThornaby station (TBY)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Grand Central TrainsC00207+Northern RailG85866
    11:00 AM2h43
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    1:43 PMThornaby station (TBY)
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX436
    11:00 PM6h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:10 AMStockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX025 · NX426
    1:20 PM10h39
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    11:59 PMStockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row
    $611One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX401 · NX426
    1:20 PM10h39
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    11:59 PMStockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row
    $611One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1326
    7:05 AM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:15 AMNewcastle Airport
    $4281One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1328
    9:10 AM1h15
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:25 AMNewcastle Airport
    $4721One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1338
    6:35 PM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 PMNewcastle Airport
    $5061One-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 $27 (€23).

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

A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Thornaby costing on average $107 (€88).

A bus is $206 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Thornaby costing on average $234 (€192).

The fastest way to travel from London to Thornaby is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Thornaby take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 10m.

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

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 8 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Thornaby station (TBY).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Thornaby by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Thornaby by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Thornaby:
  • 12 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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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