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Beamish Museum
Open-air museum with recreated streets, homes and transport from North East history, offering an immersive day out.
Take a train from Thornaby to Horden and enjoy the approximately 26 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 22:23.
Distance 26 km |
First train 6:12 |
Last train 22:23 |
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Open-air museum with recreated streets, homes and transport from North East history, offering an immersive day out.
Museum and gallery in Sunderland with art, archaeology and local history collections in the city centre.
Harbourside museum celebrating Hartlepool's maritime story, with exhibitions on shipbuilding, seafaring and port life.
Broad sandy beach and promenade close to Horden, popular for coastal walks, sea views and easy access to the shoreline.
Nature reserve with dramatic cliffs, wildflowers and footpaths along the Durham coast, excellent for walking and birdwatching.
Long-distance walking route passing the local coast, linking beaches, cliffs and former mining landscapes with striking sea views.
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury paste, long linked with North-East ham and stotties. It is a classic local comfort food.
Panackelty is a slow-cooked North-East casserole of corned beef or bacon, potatoes and onions, prized as hearty pit village fare.
Stotty cake is a dense round bread from the North East, often filled with ham, pease pudding or bacon. It is a regional staple.
Casual fish and chip shop in Horden serving traditional takeaway favourites. Good for a simple local meal.
Established seafront pub and restaurant in Seaham known for British mains, Sunday lunch and coastal views.
Traditional pub in nearby Peterlee with classic British dishes and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local travel are fairly affordable, while accommodation and car-dependent travel can raise costs versus larger northern towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Thornaby to Horden trains use the Thornaby to Horden station pair. Use this guide to compare Thornaby and Horden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Thornaby is 2 km from Thornaby city centre. Public transport options include:
Thornaby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Thornaby.
Wi-Fi is available at Thornaby.
Ticket office support is available at Thornaby.
Available at Thornaby: Parking, WC.
Available at Thornaby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thornaby: 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.
Horden has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horden.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horden: Parking.
Available at Horden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horden: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Ramped access to each platform, lengthy ramps between platforms, please allow plenty of time, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station.
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