The cheapest and fastest trains from Croydon to Middlesbrough
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£177
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Croydon to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Croydon to Middlesbrough will cost around £177 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
Of the 2 trains that leave Croydon for Middlesbrough every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 363 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 28 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Croydon to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £225.
Distance: 363 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£174 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £225 Average Price |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Croydon to Middlesbrough train times
The table below shows live departures for Croydon to Middlesbrough trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:55 Croydon | 4h57 | 15:52 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 03:10 Croydon | 5h28 | 08:38 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Croydon | 4h29 | 09:23 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Croydon to Middlesbrough
Trains from Croydon to Middlesbrough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £54 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 363 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 363 km |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 20:49 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Croydon to Middlesbrough trainsThameslink trains will get you between Croydon and Middlesbrough from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Croydon to Middlesbrough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croydon to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Croydon and Middlesbrough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:15 Saturday 06:25 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:45
- Type of shops available: News agent High street shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton).
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop B5 in Station Road Due to ongoing works, the stops for Rail Replacement bus services at West Croydon bus station are subject to regular change. Please check with local staff if intending to use this service.
- Metro: London Trams (formerly Tramlink) services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction and New Addington via East Croydon
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to the platform via gently sloping ramp
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be found at the hospital
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pickup / Drop Off Point at the bus stop on Marton Road - outside the main entrance to the hospital
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
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