Taking the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby

Ready to book a trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Thornaby

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £6.33, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby departure timetable

On this route, 40 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Newcastle upon Tyne at 06:05 and the last leaving at 21:48 during the week.

For weekend travel to Thornaby, the earliest departure is at 06:00 and the last one is at 21:48. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 16 minutes.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 50 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 59 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Thornaby

Tickets for travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Thornaby can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Thornaby city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Thornaby by train?

The train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby covers 50 kilometres in total.

How much does the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby cost?

The lowest fare on this route is £6.33. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Thornaby?

The quickest journey is 59 minutes.