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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Thornaby
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Thornaby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Thornaby will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 3 trains that leave Darlington for Thornaby every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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 coach and train for Darlington to Thornaby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Thornaby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 16 km
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52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Thornaby train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Thornaby trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y06578 | On time 08:09 Darlington station (DAR) | 0h20 | 08:29 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y06744 | On time 08:42 Darlington station (DAR) | 0h20 | 09:02 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y06660 | On time 09:52 Darlington station (DAR) | 0h20 | 10:12 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y06700 | On time 10:53 Darlington station (DAR) | 0h21 | 11:14 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y06672 | On time 11:53 Darlington station (DAR) | 0h20 | 12:13 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:14 Darlington | 0h22 | 05:36 Thornaby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Thornaby
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Trains from Darlington to Thornaby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 20m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 23:37 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Darlington to Thornaby trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Darlington and Thornaby from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Darlington to Thornaby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Thornaby 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 Thornaby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Thornaby
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
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- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed there are 2 entrances to the staton, one is via steep steps 11 in total, the other is via a stepped ramps and about 40-50 metres in length.
- 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
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
- 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 the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.
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