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Driffield to Billingham by train

First train

06:00

Last train

22:21

Departure station

Driffield

Arrival station

Billingham

Journey time

From 3h 26m

Distance

54 miles (87 km)

Frequency

14 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

How to travel from Driffield to Billingham by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Driffield to Billingham? Look no further.

You'll usually find 14 trains per day running between Driffield and Billingham, which usually take 5 hours 29 minutes to complete the 54 miles (87 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 26 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Billingham by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both London North Eastern Railway and TransPennine Express trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Driffield to Billingham if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Billingham? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Driffield to Billingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Driffield to Billingham take?

The average journey time by train between Driffield and Billingham is 5 hours and 29 minutes, with around 14 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Driffield and Billingham by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Driffield to Billingham is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Driffield to Billingham?

No, there are no direct train services from Driffield to Billingham. Travelling from Driffield to Billingham by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Driffield to Billingham leave?

The first train from Driffield to Billingham leaves at 06:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Driffield to Billingham leave?

The last train from Driffield to Billingham leaves at 22:21. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Driffield and Billingham by train?

Trains travelling from Driffield to Billingham cover a distance of around 54 miles (87 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Driffield to Billingham

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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