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Compare train and coach for Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 135 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 08:24. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 08:24 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Thornaby station (TBY) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
£47
TransPennine Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cheapest way to get from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is by coach, costing approximately £11.
The cost of a train ticket from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £47, while the average price tends to be around £47.
The train journey from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Road offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the rolling countryside, charming villages, and industrial landscapes, providing a varied visual experience.
The train distance from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is 135 km.
Booking trains from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) departs at 8:24.
The train journey from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) covers a distance of 135 km and takes approximately 2h 20m. Trains run 7 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Thornaby station (TBY) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO). The service operates 3 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express.
There is no night train service from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
The first train from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) leaves at 5:25.
Trains from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
Yes, you can take the train from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
To get from Thornaby station (TBY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A day trip from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Road is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 20m. However, there are 7 trains per day covering the 135 km.
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Important Stations and Airports in Thornaby station (TBY) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Thornaby
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Thornaby is Thornaby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thornaby for your trip from Thornaby to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Thornaby
- 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Oxford Road for your journey to Manchester from Thornaby.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Most popular trains to and from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Thornaby station (TBY)
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