Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newcastle station (NCL) to Thornaby station (TBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Thornaby station (TBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 50 km
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1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Newcastle station (NCL) to Thornaby station (TBY) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Thornaby station (TBY)
Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Thornaby station (TBY) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 59m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 07:17 |
Last train 20:46 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER from Newcastle station (NCL) to Thornaby station (TBY) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Newcastle station (NCL) and Thornaby station (TBY) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
CrossCountry
LNER
FAQs: Newcastle station (NCL) to Thornaby station (TBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) and Thornaby station (TBY)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
- 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 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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.
