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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£90
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 48 m
Trains on 18 Sept
27
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) you need to make at least one change.
C02049+
G158886:332h59London Kings Cross (KGX)9:32Thornaby station (TBY)£411One-way1 change- C01971+
C322875:483h34London Kings Cross (KGX)9:22Thornaby station (TBY)£601One-way1 change - C02010+G158977:332h55London Kings Cross (KGX)10:28Thornaby station (TBY)£741One-way1 change
- G80199+C322897:033h20London Kings Cross (KGX)10:23Thornaby station (TBY)£741One-way1 change
- C01943+C3234516:003h23London Kings Cross (KGX)19:23Thornaby station (TBY)£791One-way1 change
C00207+G8586611:002h43London Kings Cross (KGX)13:43Thornaby station (TBY)£1231One-way1 change- Y14852+G8592715:002h44London Kings Cross (KGX)17:44Thornaby station (TBY)£911One-way1 change
- Y14851+G8589613:002h44London Kings Cross (KGX)15:44Thornaby station (TBY)£911One-way1 change
- C02047+C2460812:332h54London Kings Cross (KGX)15:27Thornaby station (TBY)£1031One-way1 change
- C02052+C2459710:332h55London Kings Cross (KGX)13:28Thornaby station (TBY)£1011One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £266.
Distance: 346 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£97 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £266 Average Price | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY):
A coach is £68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) costing on average £97.
A coach is £237 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) costing on average £266.
Other travel options to Thornaby station (TBY) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Coach takes on average 5h 52m.
You'll arrive about 1h 34m sooner (2h 47m by train vs 4h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £97 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01971+C32287 | On time 5:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h34 | 9:22 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02049+G15888 | On time 6:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h59 | 9:32 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80199+C32289 | On time 7:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 10:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02010+G85841 | On time 7:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h10 | 10:43 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02010+G15897 | On time 7:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 10:28 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C00217+C32291 | On time 7:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h35 | 11:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80205+C32291 | On time 8:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 11:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02000+G15896 | Delayed 8:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 10:40 10:40Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80211+C32294 | On time 9:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 12:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02036+C24590 | Delayed 9:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 11:40 11:40Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80216+C32300 | On time 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h18 | 13:21 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02052+C24597 | Delayed 10:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 12:40 12:40Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C00207+G85866 | On time 11:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h43 | 13:43 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80224+C32308 | On time 11:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 14:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C01966+G16000 | On time 11:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 14:28 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80228+C32318 | On time 12:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 15:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02047+C24608 | On time 12:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h54 | 15:27 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| Y14851+G85896 | On time 13:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h44 | 15:44 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80234+C32326 | On time 13:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 16:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02111+G16023 | Delayed 13:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 15:40 15:40Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80241+C32332 | On time 14:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 17:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02040+C24619 | On time 14:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 17:28 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| Y14852+G85927 | On time 15:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h44 | 17:44 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80247+C32339 | On time 15:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 18:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C01984+G16020 | On time 15:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 18:28 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C01943+C32345 | 16:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h23 | 19:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80147+C24631 | On time 16:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h55 | 19:28 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| Y14857+G85958 | On time 17:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h44 | 19:44 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80259+C32352 | On time 17:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 20:23 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80148+C24637 | On time 17:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h58 | 20:31 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80266+C32360 | On time 18:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h21 | 21:21 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02023+G16016 | On time 18:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h56 | 21:29 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80185 | On time 18:45 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h49 | 21:34 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y14859+G16001 | On time 19:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 22:30 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| C02105+G16001 | On time 19:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h57 | 22:30 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
| G80274+C32373 | On time 20:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h59 | 23:02 Thornaby station (TBY) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY)
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Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The fastest train covers the 346 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 346 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) trainsGrand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Thornaby station (TBY) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) 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 station (TBY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Kings Cross (KGX) and Thornaby station (TBY)
Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Thornaby station (TBY) trains use the London Kings Cross to Thornaby station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Thornaby station (TBY) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to Thornaby from Thornaby city centre
Thornaby is 2 km from Thornaby city centre. Public transport options include:
Thornaby train station facilities and services
Thornaby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Thornaby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Thornaby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thornaby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thornaby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Thornaby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thornaby: 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.
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