The cheapest and fastest trains from Smethwick to Middlesbrough
Cheapest price
£123
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Smethwick to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Smethwick to Middlesbrough will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £123.
Of the 3 trains that leave Smethwick for Middlesbrough 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 236 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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
Smethwick to Middlesbrough train times
The table below shows live departures for Smethwick to Middlesbrough trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:36 Smethwick | 3h58 | 11:34 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:44 Smethwick | 3h50 | 12:34 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:44 Smethwick | 3h37 | 14:21 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Smethwick to Middlesbrough
Trains from Smethwick to Middlesbrough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 19:26 |
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FAQs: Smethwick to Middlesbrough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Smethwick 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Smethwick and Middlesbrough
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 13:00 Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Oldbury Road immediately in front of the station entrance at the public service bus stop for both directions.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down at public service bus stops on either side of Rolfe Street immediately in front of main entrance to station building.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall; the key is available from staff at the Booking Office. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 07:00-13:00, Friday 07:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-16:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Halfords Lane, located at the main entrance to the station car park.
- 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.
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