The cheapest and fastest trains from York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 trains that leave York station (YRK) for Thornaby station (TBY) 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 68 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:39 York station (YRK) | 0h52 | 08:31 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:39 York station (YRK) | 0h50 | 13:29 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:26 York station (YRK) | 0h42 | 17:08 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:42 York station (YRK) | 0h49 | 19:31 Thornaby station (TBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY)
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 07:39 |
Last train 20:41 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, LNER from York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY) trainsTransPennine Express, LNER trains will get you between York station (YRK) and Thornaby station (TBY) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York station (YRK) to Thornaby station (TBY) train

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Important Stations and Airports in York station (YRK) and Thornaby station (TBY)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay 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: 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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.

