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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY)
Trains from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 16:52 |
Last train 18:43 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Great Ayton station (GTA) and Thornaby station (TBY) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
£2
Northern Rail (3) frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) 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 Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY).

Booking trains from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) is 14 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £4.
Yes, there is a direct train between Great Ayton station (GTA) and Thornaby station (TBY). The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3).
The train journey from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) covers a distance of 14 km and takes approximately 28m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) is by train, costing approximately £4.
The first train from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) leaves at 16:52.
The last train from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) departs at 18:43.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY).
Yes, you can take the train from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY).
Trains from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY) run approximately 4 times per day.
To travel from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY), you can take a .
There is no night train service from Great Ayton station (GTA) to Thornaby station (TBY).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Great Ayton station (GTA) and Thornaby station (TBY)
Great Ayton
Thornaby
The major train station for departures in Great Ayton is Great Ayton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Great Ayton for your trip from Great Ayton to Thornaby.
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed, however no problems to get onto the only platform as it is step free. Step free access from car park to station entrance, however Car Park surface is loose shingle.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Great Ayton
- Onward travel information: Busline 0870 608 2608
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up/Drop Off at the service bus stops in Great Ayton High Street, opposite the Royal Oak pub towards Whitby, outside the pharmacy towards Middlesbrough.
The major train station for arrivals in Thornaby is Thornaby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thornaby for your journey to Thornaby from Great Ayton.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Thornaby
- 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.
