The cheapest and fastest trains from Seaham to Thornaby
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Seaham to Thornaby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seaham to Thornaby will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 1 trains that leave Seaham for Thornaby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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.


Live departures
Seaham to Thornaby train times
The table below shows live departures for Seaham to Thornaby trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:03 Seaham | 0h49 | 08:52 Thornaby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Seaham to Thornaby
Trains from Seaham to Thornaby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 43m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 22:14 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Seaham to Thornaby trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Seaham and Thornaby from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Seaham to Thornaby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seaham to Thornaby 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Seaham and Thornaby
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via ramped access. Lowered kerb from car park to station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located in the waiting shelter on the Sunderland bound platform Accepts Cards Only
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the Station Car Park.
- 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.
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