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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Middlesbrough
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Middlesbrough will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
To travel from London to Middlesbrough you need to make at least one change.
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C322897:033h25London Kings Cross (KGX)10:28Middlesbrough station (MBR)£691One-way1 change- C02000+
G158968:333h03London Kings Cross (KGX)11:36Middlesbrough station (MBR)£741One-way1 change - C02036+C245909:333h02London Kings Cross (KGX)12:35Middlesbrough station (MBR)£791One-way1 change
- C02049+G858356:333h16London Kings Cross (KGX)9:49Middlesbrough station (MBR)£831One-way1 change
- G80205+C322918:033h25London Kings Cross (KGX)11:28Middlesbrough station (MBR)£891One-way1 change
- G80198+G15866+C322876:302h58London Kings Cross (KGX)9:28Middlesbrough station (MBR)£1031One-way2 changes
- C02036+C245909:333h02London Kings Cross (KGX)12:35Middlesbrough station (MBR)£791One-way1 change
- C02000+G158968:333h03London Kings Cross (KGX)11:36Middlesbrough station (MBR)£741One-way1 change
- C02052+C2459710:333h03London Kings Cross (KGX)13:36Middlesbrough station (MBR)£1031One-way1 change
- C02010+G158977:333h03London Kings Cross (KGX)10:36Middlesbrough station (MBR)£1031One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 349 km
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£75 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £185 Average Price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Middlesbrough train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Middlesbrough trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G80198+G15866+C32287 | On time 6:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h58 | 9:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2 changes | |
| C02049+G15888 | On time 6:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h06 | 9:39 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80199+C32289 | On time 7:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h25 | 10:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02010+G15897 | On time 7:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 10:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02010+G85841 | On time 7:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h16 | 10:49 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
 C00217+C32291 | On time 7:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h40 | 11:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80205+C32291 | On time 8:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h25 | 11:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02000+G15896 | On time 8:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 11:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02000+C32292 | On time 8:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h16 | 11:49 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80211+C32294 | On time 9:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h26 | 12:29 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02036+C24590 | On time 9:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h02 | 12:35 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02036+G85855 | On time 9:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h16 | 12:49 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80216+C32300 | On time 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h25 | 13:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02052+C24597 | On time 10:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 13:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C00207+G85866 | On time 11:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h50 | 13:50 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80224+C32308 | On time 11:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h26 | 14:29 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C01966+G16000 | On time 11:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 14:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C01966+G85878 | On time 11:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h16 | 14:49 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80228+C32318 | On time 12:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h25 | 15:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02047+C24608 | On time 12:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 15:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| Y14851+G85896 | On time 13:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h50 | 15:50 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80234+C32326 | On time 13:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h25 | 16:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02111+G16023 | On time 13:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 16:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80241+C32332 | On time 14:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h25 | 17:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02040+C24619 | On time 14:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 17:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| Y14852+G85927 | On time 15:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h50 | 17:50 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| Y14852+G16020 | On time 15:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h36 | 18:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80247+C32339 | On time 15:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h26 | 18:29 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C01984+G16020 | On time 15:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 18:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C01943+C32345 | 16:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h28 | 19:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80147+C24631 | On time 16:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 19:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| Y14857+G85958 | On time 17:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 19:51 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80259+C32352 | On time 17:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h25 | 20:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80266+C32360 | On time 18:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h26 | 21:26 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02023+G16016 | On time 18:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h04 | 21:37 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80185 | 18:45 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 21:46 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02105+G16001 | On time 19:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h04 | 22:37 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C02105+G85997 | On time 19:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h17 | 22:50 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| G80274+C32373 | On time 20:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h07 | 23:10 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Middlesbrough
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Trains from London to Middlesbrough run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 349 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 349 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 23:33 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from London to Middlesbrough trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between London and Middlesbrough from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Middlesbrough
In its heyday, Middlesbrough was the hub of Teesside industry. These days it's a city in transition, still celebrating its industrial heritage and still retaining its rail links with the capital. Although there are no direct trains from London to Middlesbrough, visitors can use frequent services on the East Coast Main Line, with one change en route to reach Middlesbrough. Connections are available seven days a week, with journey times averaging just over three hours. Departures are available from early morning to mid-evening.
Which train companies travel from London to Middlesbrough?
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) departures from London King's Cross connect with Northern Rail services at Darlington or First Transpennine Express departures at Northallerton or York for onward travel to Middlesbrough. In addition, Grand Central Trains services from King's Cross connect at Eaglescliffe with Northern Rail trains to Middlesbrough.
How long is the train from London to Middlesbrough?
The fastest connection to Middlesbrough is the Grand Central Trains late afternoon departure from King's Cross via Eaglescliffe, which takes two hours and 57 minutes to complete the 255-mile trip from London. Most LNER services to Middlesbrough via York or Darlington take ten to 20 minutes longer to cover the route.
How many trains are there from London to Middlesbrough?
LNER trains from London King's Cross to Middlesbrough via Darlington, Northallerton or York depart from early morning every half hour throughout the day until the final direct service at 8:00 p.m. Grand Central Trains connections via Eaglescliffe operate twice a day, in the morning and late afternoon. Sunday schedules are less frequent, with a first departure from London at 9:00 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Middlesbrough?
Departure train station: London King's Cross Station is located north of central London, with public transport links including six lines on the London Underground and city bus routes stopping on Euston Road. The station concourse offers supermarkets, international restaurants, the Harry Potter gift shop, bookshops, coffee shops, free WiFi and taxi stands.
Arrival train station: Middlesbrough Station is located in the town centre, served by city routes with stops close to the station entrance on Cleveland Street and Bridge Street West. Passenger facilities at the station include a cafe, vending machines, WiFi and taxi ranks.
FAQs: London to Middlesbrough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Middlesbrough
Most London to Middlesbrough trains use the London Kings Cross to Middlesbrough station pair, with some services arriving at South Bank. Use this guide to compare London and Middlesbrough 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 London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Middlesbrough station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Middlesbrough from Middlesbrough city centre
Middlesbrough train station facilities and services
Middlesbrough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Middlesbrough.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Middlesbrough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Middlesbrough.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Middlesbrough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Middlesbrough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Middlesbrough: 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.
Getting to South Bank from Middlesbrough city centre
South Bank is 3 km from Middlesbrough city centre. Public transport options include:
South Bank train station facilities and services
South Bank has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at South Bank.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Bank: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Bank: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Access for disabled passengers to platform 1 (Middlesbrough) from Normanby Road is accessible. However access to the platform 2 (Saltburn) is via a footbridge so is not suitable for wheelchair users, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to James Cook Hospital from Middlesbrough city centre
James Cook Hospital is 3 km from Middlesbrough city centre. Public transport options include:
James Cook Hospital train station facilities and services
James Cook Hospital has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at James Cook Hospital: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at James Cook Hospital: 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.
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