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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to York will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Stockton-on-Tees to York you need to make at least one change.
P28635 · G85822+
C24952
C03158+
C31797
L01624+
P28619
C33286+
G15893
L01624+
P28619
P28635 · G85822+
C24952
C03158+
C31797
C33286+
G15893Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockton-on-Tees to York 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 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 70 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Stockton-on-Tees to York trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P28619+ L01624 | 7:14 Stockton (STK) | 1h08 | 8:22 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C33286+ G15893 | 7:59 Stockton (STK) | 1h19 | 9:18 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28635 · G85822+ C24952 | 8:45 Stockton (STK) | 1h16 | 10:01 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
C31797+ C03158 | 9:01 Stockton (STK) | 1h17 | 10:18 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Stockton-on-Tees to York run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 22:54 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockton-on-Tees to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockton-on-Tees to York trains use the Stockton to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockton-on-Tees and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stockton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Stockton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockton: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Stockton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. Step free access to both platforms via ramped footbridge. No problems to get on to the Middlesbrough bound platform as level access, 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.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: 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: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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