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Compare coach and train for Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 147 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY)
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 09:04. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 2h 49m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 07:40 |
Last train 09:04 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Thornaby station (TBY) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
£26
TransPennine Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport 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.
The train distance from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) is 147 km.
A day trip from Manchester Airport to Thornaby is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 49m. However, there are 11 train journeys per day available for this route.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Thornaby offers scenic views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and quaint villages, particularly as it travels through the Yorkshire Dales and the surrounding rural areas.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) covers a distance of 147 km and takes approximately 2h 49m. Trains run 11 per day.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport 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 first train from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) leaves at 7:40.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport and Thornaby station (TBY). The service operates 2 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) departs at 9:04.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £35.
Trains from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) run approximately 11 times per day.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY).
To get from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY) is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY).
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to Thornaby station (TBY).
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Thornaby station (TBY)
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Thornaby
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
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.
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