The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Middlesbrough station (MBR) for Metro Centre (MCE) 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 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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 train and coach for Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 50 km
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£9 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:15 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h38 | 08:53 Metro Centre (MCE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:15 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h45 | 11:00 Metro Centre (MCE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE)
Trains from Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 12:31. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 12:31 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Middlesbrough station (MBR) and Metro Centre (MCE) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough station (MBR) to Metro Centre (MCE) 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 Metro Centre (MCE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Middlesbrough station (MBR) and Metro Centre (MCE)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- 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 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Access via lifts that operate whilst ever services are operating through the 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: No
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the bus stop on the station front.

